Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52649

Summary:

The 52649 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Salem Elementary School, which serves grades K-5. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming district and state averages on academic assessments.

Salem Elementary School boasts exceptional academic performance, with a large majority of students scoring proficient or better on the ISASP in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 may contribute to these strong outcomes. Additionally, the Mount Pleasant Community School District invests heavily in Salem Elementary, spending $13,189 per student, which is higher than the state average.

While Salem Elementary School's student population is predominantly White, the school's academic excellence and resource allocation suggest it is providing a high-quality education to its community. However, further analysis of the school's demographics and potential areas for improvement could provide valuable insights to enhance equity and continue supporting student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	412 E. Jackson St.	Salem	52649	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 258-7799	92	7	12.5	40.2%	90 (97.8%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.7	3^rd of 557 public elementary schools	99.5%		81.2	71^st of 565 public elementary schools	87.4%	68	91.7	84.6	91.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	91.7	$13,189	$487	$12,702

Cities Near Zip Code 52649

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Salem	0.4 mi	1	1^st
Mount Pleasant	7.53 mi	6	309^th
Farmington	10.32 mi	2	370^th
New London	12.4 mi	2	323^rd
Danville	16.04 mi	2	251^st

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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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