Summary:
The city of Babbitt, Minnesota is home to two schools: Northeast Range Secondary, a high school serving grades 7-12, and Babbitt Elementary, an elementary school serving grades PK-6. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom quarter or third of Minnesota schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages.
Northeast Range Secondary has a relatively high percentage of Native American students compared to the state, while Babbitt Elementary has a predominantly white student population. Despite their academic challenges, Northeast Range Secondary has a high 4-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. Both schools have high percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.
The small school sizes, with enrollments of 115 and 97 students, respectively, could present both advantages and challenges in terms of resource allocation, personalized attention, and the ability to offer a diverse range of educational programs. Addressing the academic performance gaps, supporting student diversity and inclusion, and addressing socioeconomic factors should be key priorities for the St. Louis County School District and school leaders in Babbitt.
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