Summary:
The city of Elgin, Minnesota is home to two strong-performing middle schools within the Plainview-Elgin-Millville school district: Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior. Both schools demonstrate academic excellence, with consistently high test scores that exceed state averages in mathematics, reading, and science.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 stands out for its exceptional performance in mathematics, with 59.31% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, significantly higher than the state average of 45.47%. The school also performs well in reading and science, with proficiency rates of 58.36% and 57.26%, respectively. Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior also demonstrates strong academic achievement, with 47.23% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 53.81% in MCA-III Reading.
While both schools have a predominantly White student population, they also serve a significant Hispanic student population, which is an important factor for the district to consider in its educational strategies and support services. Additionally, the notable difference in student-teacher ratios between the two schools (15.6 at Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 vs. 36.1 at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior) may be an area for the district to investigate, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students.
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