Summary:
The 50314 zip code area of Des Moines, Iowa is home to three elementary schools: Moulton Elementary School, Edmunds Elementary School, and King Elementary School. Unfortunately, the data analysis reveals that these schools are all performing significantly below state and district averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
None of the three schools can be considered standout performers. All three are ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Iowa elementary schools, with consistently low rankings over the past three school years. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are alarmingly low, falling well short of state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 3rd grade ELA proficiency rates ranged from just 15.6% to 31%, compared to the Iowa state average of 64.2%.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher-than-average spending per student, the schools are struggling to improve academic outcomes. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed to address the underlying challenges these schools face. With high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data indicates these schools are serving economically disadvantaged communities, which likely contributes to the academic difficulties.
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