Summary:
The city of Albert Lea, Minnesota is home to 7 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Albert Lea Public School District. While the district as a whole lags behind state averages, a few standout schools like Lakeview Elementary and Sibley Elementary demonstrate that high performance is possible, even in the face of economic challenges.
Albert Lea Senior High, the largest school in the district, has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating. However, the district's alternative high school, Albert Lea Area Learning Center, struggles with very low performance and high dropout rates, highlighting the challenges faced by students in alternative settings.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance between the schools, with higher-poverty, more diverse schools like Hawthorne Elementary and Halverson Elementary consistently underperforming the more affluent, less diverse schools. Addressing these disparities and providing targeted interventions and support will be crucial for the district to improve outcomes for all students.
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