Best Public Schools in Zip Code 51002

Summary:

The 51002 zip code area is home to two schools - Alta Elementary School and Alta-Aurelia High School, both part of the Alta-Aurelia Community School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school has room for improvement based on the available data.

Alta Elementary School ranks 29th out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th graders are significantly higher than the state averages, with 90%+ proficiency in several grade levels. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

In contrast, Alta-Aurelia High School is ranked 201st out of 338 Iowa high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the high school's test scores are respectable, its lower ranking suggests room for improvement. Further analysis of the school's strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to address any performance gaps could provide valuable insights for the district and community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1009 Main St	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 200-1400	267	19	14.2	38.6%	179 (67.0%)	7 (2.6%)	55 (20.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	5 (1.9%)	86.2	29^th of 557 public elementary schools	94.8%					(n/a)	90.2	92.3				85.7	87.2					$13,449	$572	$12,877
Alta-Aurelia High School	Public	9-12	1009 South Main Street	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 200-1331	199	18	11.0	39.7%	161 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	48.7	201^st of 338 public high schools	40.5%		52.5	176^th of 336 public high schools	47.6%	25			73.9	80.0	66.0			65.2	76.0	61.7	56.0	$16,446	$128	$16,318

Cities Near Zip Code 51002

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alta	0.55 mi	2	131^st
Storm Lake	3.97 mi	6	384^th
Aurelia	6.94 mi	2
Schaller	12.11 mi	1	38^th
Galva	12.69 mi	1	94^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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