Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52580


Summary:

The 52580 zip code area is home to two schools - Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Pekin Community School District. While the elementary school stands out as a top performer in the state, the high school appears to be closer to average in its academic achievement.

Pekin Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, with 85.3% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA compared to 64.2% statewide, and 90% proficiency in 6th grade ELA versus 74.5% statewide. Additionally, Pekin Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.3 and spends more per student at $12,602, compared to the high school's $14,808 per student.

In contrast, Pekin Community Junior/Senior High School appears to be performing closer to the state average, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and more mixed test scores. The high school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.3 and spends less per student than the elementary school. While both schools serve a predominantly white student population, the data suggests that the elementary school's academic performance is significantly stronger than the high school's.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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