Summary:
The 52240 zip code area in Iowa City, Iowa is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative high school, all part of the Iowa City Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 297 and 401 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools respectively and receiving 2-star and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Grant Wood Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking at 520 out of 557 and a 0-star rating. The lone high school, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, also struggles, ranking 333 out of 338 Iowa high schools and receiving a 0-star rating.
The data reveals significant disparities in test scores and academic performance across the schools, with some schools like Herbert Hoover and Longfellow performing above district and state averages, while others like Grant Wood and Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School lag significantly behind. These differences appear to correlate with socioeconomic factors, such as free and reduced-price lunch rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these challenges and improve outcomes for all students in the district.
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