Summary:
The 50541 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Gilmore City Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and has an enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District, which is ranked 304 out of 311 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gilmore City Elementary School has a predominantly white student population (85.06%), with the next largest racial groups being Hispanic (6.9%) and students of two or more races (6.9%). The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 27.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 66.3%. Additionally, a high percentage (67.82%) of Gilmore City Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Iowa elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
These findings suggest that Gilmore City Elementary School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student poverty, and overall school quality. The lack of diversity and consistently low rankings raise concerns about the educational opportunities and resources available to students in this area. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve outcomes for the students at this school.
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