Summary:
The city of Iron, Minnesota is home to two schools - Cherry Elementary and Cherry Secondary, both part of the St. Louis County School District. While the schools share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement.
Cherry Elementary stands out for its relatively high reading proficiency rates, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, where over 60% of students are proficient or better, outpacing the state average. Additionally, both Cherry Elementary and Cherry Secondary boast lower student-teacher ratios compared to the district and state, which may contribute to more personalized learning environments.
While Cherry Secondary has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 90.7%, it lags behind the state in math proficiency. Both schools also struggle with lower science proficiency rates compared to the state average, suggesting an area for potential improvement. The racial makeup of the schools, with a majority white student population, does not fully reflect the broader diversity within Minnesota, an issue the district may want to address.
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