Summary:
The city of Glencoe, Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center). The schools in this area serve students from diverse backgrounds, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic statuses.
The largest high school, Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.1% and a low dropout rate of 3.2%. However, its academic performance as measured by MCA-III test scores is below the state average in math, reading, and science. In contrast, the SWWC Alternative Learning Center has a more diverse student population and a very high percentage of students (73.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
The schools in Glencoe have a predominantly white student population, with the percentage of Hispanic students ranging from 20.97% to 34.78%. The student-teacher ratios vary significantly, from 12.3 at Lincoln Elementary to 37.4 at GSL Junior High School. This disparity in student-teacher ratios may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed at the junior high school level. Overall, the data suggests that the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District and the Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop could benefit from a closer examination of their academic performance, resource allocation, and support for economically disadvantaged and diverse student populations.
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