Summary:
The city of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Blooming Prairie Elementary and Blooming Prairie High School, both part of the Blooming Prairie Public Schools district. While Blooming Prairie Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20-30% of Minnesota elementary schools and boasts strong academic performance, the high school lags behind in certain areas, particularly in 11th grade math proficiency.
Blooming Prairie Elementary is a standout school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that significantly outperform the district and state averages in both math and reading. In contrast, Blooming Prairie High School's math proficiency, especially in 11th grade, falls behind the district and state. Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, and a significant percentage (around 40%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While Blooming Prairie Elementary is excelling academically, the district may need to consider addressing the racial homogeneity and economic challenges faced by students, as well as the potential opportunity gaps at the high school level, to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Blooming Prairie community.
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