Summary:
The 52208 zip code area is home to two schools - Longfellow Elementary School and Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Belle Plaine Community School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with students scoring well above state averages on standardized tests, particularly in the upper elementary and secondary grades.
Longfellow Elementary stands out for its consistently high test scores, with 6th grade students scoring over 90% proficient in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments. Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School also shows impressive results, with 10th and 11th grade students scoring well above the state averages in English Language Arts. Both schools have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to state norms, which may contribute to their academic success.
While the student populations at these schools have higher rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch eligibility, they are able to achieve strong outcomes. However, the racial homogeneity of the student bodies, with over 90% White enrollment, is an area that warrants further exploration to understand potential barriers to access for minority students in the region. Analyzing performance trends over time and comparing the schools to others with similar demographic profiles could provide additional insights into the factors driving their academic achievements.
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