Summary:
The city of Browns Valley, Minnesota is home to two schools - Browns Valley Elementary and Browns Valley Middle, both part of the Browns Valley Public School District. While Browns Valley Elementary outperforms state and district averages in math and reading, Browns Valley Middle has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
Browns Valley Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, at 49.15%, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 72.88%, indicating a large population of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Browns Valley Middle lags behind the district and state in math and reading proficiency, with particularly low scores in 6th grade math and 5th grade reading.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates, which may impact their ability to provide necessary resources and support for student success. The declining performance at Browns Valley Middle, coupled with the unique racial and economic makeup of the student populations, suggest a need for targeted interventions and specialized educational approaches to address the specific needs of these schools and the community they serve.
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