Summary:
The city of Carlos, Minnesota is home to a single standout elementary school, Carlos Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Alexandria Public School District. With a total enrollment of 117 students, Carlos Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Minnesota elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 and a 3-star rating in the two most recent school years.
Academically, Carlos Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 72.73%, compared to 53.83% for the district and 45.47% for the state, while its overall reading proficiency rate was 62.5%, compared to 53.65% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's 3rd-grade math and reading proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 94.12% and 88.24% respectively in 2023-2024.
However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 91.45% of students identifying as White, and it has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (41.03%) compared to the district average. The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Elementary is 11.9, which is lower than the typical class size, potentially contributing to the school's strong academic performance. While Carlos Elementary is a high-performing school, the lack of racial diversity and potential socioeconomic advantages may warrant further investigation to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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