Summary:
The 50701 zip code area of Waterloo, Iowa is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Waterloo Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 293 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate stronger academic performance.
Kingsley Elementary School and Orange Elementary School both earn a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and rank among the top 232 and 214 elementary schools in Iowa, respectively. These schools have the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Fred Becker Elementary School and Central Middle School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools, with the higher-performing schools generally serving a larger percentage of white students and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the reasons for these performance gaps are complex, understanding the factors contributing to the success of the top-performing schools could inform strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Waterloo community.
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