Summary:
The 53594 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Waterloo School District, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While some schools, like Waterloo High, show promising performance in certain metrics, the district as a whole appears to be struggling, with most schools performing below state averages.
Waterloo High stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.5%. The school also performs better than the district and state averages on some standardized test scores, such as 10th grade ACT English Language Arts. In contrast, Waterloo Elementary has particularly low proficiency rates, with only 30-45% of students proficient or better in various subjects and grade levels.
Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 10.8% at Waterloo Intermediate to 20% at Waterloo High, all higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance.
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