Summary:
The 52162 zip code area is home to two schools - John R Mott Junior/High School and Cora B Darling Elementary, both part of the Postville Community School District. These schools face significant challenges, including below-average academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among their student populations.
John R Mott Junior/High School is the only high school in the area and has a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from around 30-75% across different grade levels and subjects. The school has a low SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a low statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom 20% of Iowa high schools. Similarly, Cora B Darling Elementary also has a high percentage of Hispanic students and performs below the state average on assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from around 45-60% in English Language Arts and 48-55% in Mathematics. The elementary school has a low SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a low statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom 15% of Iowa elementary schools.
Both schools have a very high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and relatively small class sizes, the schools are still struggling academically, suggesting a need for more effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.
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