Summary:
The 50854 zip code area is home to two schools, Mount Ayr Elementary and Mount Ayr High School, both part of the Mount Ayr Community School District. While both schools perform well, the data indicates that Mount Ayr High School is the standout, ranking in the top 28% of Iowa high schools and consistently outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Mount Ayr High School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has done so for the past three school years. Its test scores are significantly above the state averages, with 92.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population.
In contrast, Mount Ayr Elementary, while still performing well, does not stand out as strongly as the high school. The elementary school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a potentially less affluent student population. However, both schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, which may be an area for the district to consider addressing.
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