Summary:
The city of Lewiston, Minnesota is home to two schools: Lewiston-Altura Secondary and Lewiston-Altura Elementary. While both schools serve the Lewiston-Altura Public School District, they exhibit stark contrasts in academic performance and overall quality.
Lewiston-Altura Elementary stands out as the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota. With a 4-out-of-5 star rating and impressive test scores that exceed state and district averages, the elementary school provides a high-quality education for its 200 students in grades PK-5. In contrast, Lewiston-Altura Secondary has more average performance, ranking 246 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and lagging behind state averages on standardized tests.
The data suggests that factors such as a lower student-teacher ratio and higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. While Lewiston-Altura Secondary maintains a respectable 91.7% four-year graduation rate, the school's lower rankings and test scores indicate room for improvement. Analyzing the factors behind this performance gap and implementing targeted interventions could help the secondary school better support its 346 students in grades 6-12.
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