Summary:
The city of Albertville, Minnesota is home to two schools: St. Michael-Albertville Middle West, a highly-ranked middle school, and Albertville Primary, an elementary school. While the data provides limited information on Albertville Primary, St. Michael-Albertville Schools stands out as a high-performing district, with St. Michael-Albertville Middle West ranking 47th out of 545 middle schools in Minnesota and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West consistently outperforms the state average on MCA-III tests in math, reading, and science, with 60.36% of its students scoring proficient or better in math and 60.68% in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 21.2%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Albertville Primary has a slightly higher free and reduced lunch rate of 23.19% and a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.2, which may indicate a more diverse student population with greater needs.
While St. Michael-Albertville Middle West's academic excellence is commendable, the data raises questions about equity and diversity within the Albertville school system. Both schools have a majority white student population, with St. Michael-Albertville Middle West at 84.62% and Albertville Primary at 80.42%. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to explore and address, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education and equal opportunities for success.
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