Summary:
The 49279 zip code is home to two schools: Sand Creek High School and Ruth McGregor Elementary School, both part of the Sand Creek Community Schools district. While the elementary school performs reasonably well, the high school faces some academic and attendance challenges that could benefit from targeted interventions.
Sand Creek High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 92.7% and a low dropout rate of 2.9%, both better than the state averages. However, the school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.5% to 74.5% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a higher percentage of white students (89.88%) compared to the state average. In contrast, Ruth McGregor Elementary School performs above the state average on some academic assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.1% to 56.9%.
Attendance and chronic absenteeism are areas of concern, with Sand Creek High School having a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly higher than the 13.9% rate at Ruth McGregor Elementary School. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the community may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture, with the elementary school performing reasonably well but the high school facing some academic and attendance challenges that may require targeted interventions and support.
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