Summary:
The 50682 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the East Buchanan Community School District, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The standout performer in the district is East Buchanan Elementary School, which consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, well above state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district appear to perform at more average levels compared to state benchmarks.
Key metrics show the elementary school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, suggesting strong individual attention for students. However, the district as a whole faces socioeconomic challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.1% at the elementary school to 40.9% at the middle school. Additionally, there are significant funding disparities, with the high school spending nearly $3,500 more per student than the middle school.
Overall, the data indicates the East Buchanan Community School District has a strong elementary school foundation, but may face challenges in maintaining that level of performance as students progress through the secondary grades. Further analysis of the underlying factors could help inform strategies for improving outcomes across the entire district.
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