Summary:
The 50266 zip code area is home to 6 public schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - the West Des Moines Community School District and the Waukee Community School District. These schools generally perform well, with several standout elementary schools ranking among the top in the state.
Westridge Elementary, Brookview Elementary School, and Woodland Hills Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the area, each ranking in the top 89, 74, and 60 elementary schools in Iowa, respectively, and receiving 4 out of 5 star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have consistently high test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The schools in the 50266 zip code generally have strong academic performance, with many schools achieving over 70% proficiency in core subjects. However, there is some variation in student demographics and economic factors, such as free and reduced lunch rates, which range from 21.06% to 36.06%. The higher-spending schools, with lower student-teacher ratios, tend to be the top performers, suggesting a correlation between resource allocation and academic achievement.
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