Summary:
The 52556 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Fairfield Community School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state, Fairfield Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Iowa middle schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
Pence Elementary also has some bright spots, with its 4th grade English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates close to or above the state averages. In contrast, Washington Elementary has a more mixed performance history, but it stands out for having the highest per-student spending ($14,800) among the schools in the data set.
The schools in the 52556 zip code area exhibit varying degrees of racial diversity, with Fairfield High School being the least diverse and Fairfield Middle School being the most diverse. Additionally, all the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 42% at Fairfield High School to over 51% at the middle and elementary schools. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to these patterns could provide valuable insights to support the district's efforts to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
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