Summary:
The 51640 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Hamburg Community School District, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the schools face some common challenges, such as high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, one school stands out for its strong academic performance.
Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks among the top 121 elementary schools in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in key test score metrics, including 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd-5th grade Mathematics. With a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, Marnie Simons provides a more personalized learning environment for its students.
In contrast, Hamburg Middle School and Hamburg Charter High Schools face more academic challenges, with the high school lagging behind the state averages in most test score areas. However, Hamburg Middle School does outperform the state in 6th grade English Language Arts. All three schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 65.71% to 70%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district's investment in resources, with over $24,000 spent per student at the elementary and middle schools, may be a contributing factor to the academic performance of these schools.
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