Summary:
The 52742 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Central DeWitt School District, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, with Central DeWitt High School standing out as a top-performing school in the district.
Central DeWitt High School consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64-72% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school is ranked among the top 106-66 high schools in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Central DeWitt Intermediate School (grades 4-6) also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 77-87% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72-87% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Across the district, the schools maintain relatively small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 10.9:1 at the middle school to 14:1 at the high school and intermediate school. The free/reduced lunch rates vary, from 27.66% at the high school to 33.26% at the elementary school, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity within the student population. The district's spending per student also varies, with the high school spending the most at $16,020 per student and the intermediate school spending the least at $12,429 per student.
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