Summary:
The 52052 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 40-48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the academic performance varies greatly between the institutions.
The standout school in this area is Clayton Ridge High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 100 high schools in Iowa over the past 3 years and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 87.2% of 10th graders, 84.6% of 11th graders, and 90.3% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the Clayton Ridge Community School District and state averages. In math, 68.1% of 10th graders, 75% of 11th graders, and 87.1% of 9th graders are proficient or better, again well above the district and state.
In contrast, the Iowa Virtual Academy lags behind the district and state in many grade levels and subjects, particularly in math and science. The school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 33.2, compared to 10.3 at Clayton Ridge High School, and spends $23,579 per student, lower than the $28,257 spent per student at the high school. These factors may contribute to the virtual school's weaker academic performance.
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