Summary:
The 50530 zip code in Iowa is home to a single elementary school, Dayton Center, which serves grades PK-4 and is part of the Southeast Valley Community School District. Despite the district's relatively low ranking and 1-star rating, Dayton Center stands out as a consistently high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools in recent years and reaching as high as 114th out of 565 schools in 2022-2023.
Dayton Center's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in 4th grade. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is favorable for providing individualized attention. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, and nearly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need.
Despite these challenges, Dayton Center appears to be a strong-performing elementary school, with the district allocating significant resources to the school, as evidenced by the higher-than-average spending per student. While there may be opportunities to further improve the school's English Language Arts scores, Dayton Center's consistent high performance suggests it is a valuable educational resource for the local community.
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