Summary:
The city of Lanesboro, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Lanesboro Elementary and Lanesboro Secondary, which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on the available data, Lanesboro Secondary appears to be the standout school in the Lanesboro Public School District, with a higher statewide ranking, impressive graduation rates, and stronger academic performance in several areas compared to the district and state averages.
Lanesboro Secondary boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 108 out of 480 Minnesota high schools, with a 97.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.9% dropout rate. The school excels in 10th grade reading proficiency, with 72% of students meeting or exceeding standards, significantly higher than the 52.22% statewide average. However, Lanesboro Secondary's math and science proficiency rates tend to be lower than the state average, suggesting room for improvement in these academic areas.
In contrast, Lanesboro Elementary generally performs around the state average in math, reading, and science proficiency, and has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44.62%) compared to the secondary school (34.43%). The elementary school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 23.3, which may contribute to its relatively average academic performance compared to the more successful secondary school.
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