Summary:
The 50321 zip code in Iowa is home to two schools: Jefferson Elementary School and Brody Middle School, both part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. While the schools serve students in the same geographic area, the data reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Jefferson Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school, with a statewide ranking of 341 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools, compared to Brody Middle School's ranking of 320 out of 337 Iowa middle schools. Jefferson Elementary also boasts higher proficiency rates on ISASP English Language Arts and Math tests, often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Jefferson Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio and a smaller percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more affluent student population.
In contrast, Brody Middle School lags behind, with ISASP proficiency rates ranging from 35.8% to 63.4%, generally below the district and state averages. The school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 73.63% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These disparities in academic performance and socioeconomic factors within the same zip code raise concerns about educational equity and the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to the differences between the two schools.
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