Summary:
The 65566 zip code area is home to two schools - Viburnum High and Viburnum Elementary, both part of the Iron County C-4 district. While the schools have some strengths, such as a high graduation rate at Viburnum High, they also face significant academic challenges, with test scores generally below state averages.
Viburnum High, with an enrollment of 191 students in grades 6-12, has a commendable 97.4% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year. However, its test scores lag behind, with only 37% of 6th graders proficient or better in math and 32.3% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 44.4% and 37.8%, respectively. Viburnum Elementary, with 147 students in grades PK-5, has a mixed academic performance, with 4th grade math scores exceeding the state average but 5th grade math and ELA falling short.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 58.64% of Viburnum High students and 70.07% of Viburnum Elementary students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This, coupled with chronic absenteeism rates of 14.5% at both schools, may contribute to the academic challenges. Despite the above-average spending per student at both schools, further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help these schools better serve their students and community.
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