Summary:
The schools in the 56384 zip code area consist of two institutions - Upsala Elementary and Upsala Secondary, both part of the Upsala Public School District. While the elementary school has a very homogeneous student population, the secondary school shows more diversity. Both schools, however, struggle with academic performance, particularly in math, and rank relatively low compared to other schools statewide.
Upsala Elementary stands out for its exceptionally high percentage of white students (98.25%), which is significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, the secondary school has a higher proportion of African American students (2.5%) compared to the elementary level. Both schools have relatively low rankings, with Upsala Elementary ranked 523 out of 881 elementary schools and Upsala Secondary ranked 182 out of 480 high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Academically, the schools face challenges, with Upsala Elementary's math and science scores generally below the state average, while Upsala Secondary struggles with math proficiency, with only 28% of 11th-graders meeting the standard compared to the 34.99% state average. The secondary school also has a higher dropout rate of 5.4%, despite a reasonably strong four-year graduation rate of 91.8%. These performance gaps and demographic disparities suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students in this community.
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