Summary:
The 52577 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). Among these schools, Oskaloosa Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 166 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school boasts strong ISASP test scores, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts for 7th and 8th grades, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4.
The second-highest performing school in the area is Oskaloosa High School, which ranks 220 out of 338 Iowa high schools and has earned 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The high school also demonstrates strong ISASP test scores, with 74.3% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts across grades 9-11. In contrast, Oskaloosa Virtual Academy, with only 42 students, has a high student-teacher ratio of 21.2, which could impact the quality of education and personalized attention available to its students.
The schools in the 52577 zip code area serve a predominantly white student population, with racial diversity ranging from 83.75% at Oskaloosa Elementary to 95.24% at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy. The district also faces economic challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 36.17% at Oskaloosa High School to 52.6% at Oskaloosa Elementary. The higher spending per student at the middle and high school levels may reflect efforts to provide additional resources and support for these students.
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