Summary:
The city of Baxter, Minnesota is home to two schools: Forestview Middle and Baxter Elementary, both part of the Brainerd Public School District. Based on the data provided, Baxter Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently scoring above district and state averages on standardized tests and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Baxter Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 68.23% of students proficient or better in Math and 55.21% proficient or better in Reading. In contrast, Forestview Middle has test scores that are generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages. Additionally, Baxter Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (37.13%) compared to Forestview Middle (44.64%), suggesting a relatively more affluent student population at the elementary school.
Another key difference between the two schools is the student-teacher ratio. Baxter Elementary has a lower ratio of 13.4, compared to 16.8 at Forestview Middle, potentially indicating smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students at the elementary school. While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Forestview Middle has a slightly more diverse student body, which may suggest a need to address any potential equity or inclusion issues within the district.
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