Summary:
The city of Eyota, Minnesota is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Dover-Eyota Elementary, Dover-Eyota High School, and Dover-Eyota Middle School. The data reveals that Dover-Eyota Elementary is the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools with high test scores, particularly in math and science. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the Dover-Eyota Public School District lag behind, with lower test scores and rankings compared to state averages.
The student population across the three schools is predominantly white, ranging from 89.96% to 92.68%, with low representation of minority groups. The free/reduced lunch rate is highest at the elementary school, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences between the student populations. This could be a contributing factor to the significant performance gap observed between the elementary school and the secondary schools in the district.
Overall, the data highlights the strengths of Dover-Eyota Elementary as a high-quality institution, while also revealing areas for improvement in the district's middle and high schools. Further investigation into the factors behind the performance gap could help the Dover-Eyota Public School District develop strategies to elevate student achievement across all grade levels.
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