Summary:
The 52327 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Highland Community School District, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals some standout schools in the district, with Highland High School and Highland Middle School outperforming the state averages in several key test score metrics, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.
Highland High School stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong performance, ranking 168 out of 338 Iowa high schools. The school's 11.2 student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success. Highland Middle School also performs well, ranking 209 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and demonstrating exceptional proficiency in 8th grade Science.
In contrast, Highland Elementary School shows more variability in its test scores, with some grades performing significantly below the state averages. The school's higher free/reduced lunch rate compared to the other schools in the district may indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation. The district could benefit from analyzing the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing schools and exploring ways to replicate them at the lower-performing elementary school.
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