Summary:
The 51439 zip code is home to two schools: Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School, both part of the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District. While the schools have some standout academic achievements, they also face challenges, particularly in terms of economic disadvantage among their student populations.
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School stands out for its strong mathematics and science performance, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math, and 78.6% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in science. The school has also seen a significant improvement in 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency, increasing from 92.9% in 2022-2023 to 53.8% in 2023-2024. In contrast, Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School excels in English Language Arts, with over 50% of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders scoring proficient or better, and an impressive 8th grade science proficiency rate of 76.5%.
Despite these academic strengths, both schools face challenges. Both have high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant portion of their student populations come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, while the schools have some positive performance indicators, they are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Iowa, suggesting room for improvement in overall school quality and student outcomes.
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