Summary:
The city of Laporte, Minnesota is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through secondary grades: Laporte Elementary, Laporte Secondary, and Laporte Middle School. Overall, the Laporte Public School District is ranked 352 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a lower-performing district.
Laporte Elementary stands out for having a relatively high percentage of Native American students at 15.68%, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, Laporte Secondary has a concerning 23.5% dropout rate, well above the state average. Laporte Middle School is particularly concerning, with very low proficiency rates in math and science, at only 12.82% and 12.9% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to state averages around 45% and 40%.
Across all three Laporte schools, math and reading proficiency rates are significantly below state averages, with some grade levels scoring as low as 10-20% proficient. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 54.84% to 68.65%, suggest these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Overall, the Laporte public schools appear to be struggling academically and require significant improvement to better serve the educational needs of their students.
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