Summary:
The Mankato school district in Minnesota consists of 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole performs well, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, but there is significant variation in performance between individual schools.
The standout schools in the district are Mankato West Senior High, which consistently ranks among the top in the state with high proficiency rates and a strong 91.9% four-year graduation rate, as well as Franklin Elementary and Kennedy Elementary, which have exceptional performance with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, the alternative schools, such as Central High Area Learning Center, struggle with much lower graduation rates, proficiency scores, and overall performance.
The data also reveals a correlation between student demographics, particularly race and socioeconomic status, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of minority and low-income students tend to have lower proficiency rates. However, the top-performing schools demonstrate that it is possible for schools to achieve excellent results even with diverse student populations. Continued focus on equity and targeted support for underperforming schools and student populations will be key to improving overall Mankato Public School District performance.
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