Summary:
The 50588 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students and varying academic performance compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, Storm Lake Early Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 75.51%, indicating a high-need student population, while St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School, a public charter high school, has a much lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 12.96% and a smaller student body of 54 students.
The schools in this area generally have lower test scores compared to state averages, with Storm Lake Elementary having a 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 32.8% compared to the state average of 64.2%. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 62.55% at Storm Lake High School to 76.04% at Storm Lake Elementary, indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the area. The Storm Lake Community School District will likely need to implement targeted interventions and support to address these challenges and improve academic outcomes for all students.
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