Summary:
The 51105 zip code area of Sioux City, Iowa is home to two elementary schools - Irving Elementary School and Unity Elementary School, both part of the Sioux City Community School District. While neither school stands out as a top performer, the data reveals significant differences in student demographics, academic achievement, and economic factors between the two schools.
Irving Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population at 83.91%, compared to Unity Elementary's more diverse mix of 43.19% White, 35.51% Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups. Both schools perform below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with the most significant gap in 5th grade Science, where Irving Elementary has only 23.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 46.9% and the state average of 59.6%. Additionally, Irving Elementary has a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 93.53%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, while Unity Elementary's rate is 73.51%.
The data suggests that the schools in the 51105 zip code area face significant challenges in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and economic disadvantage. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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