Summary:
The city of Maple Grove, Minnesota is home to a diverse array of 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Osseo Public School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 289 out of 463 in the state, several individual schools within the district stand out as high-performing, including Fernbrook Elementary, Basswood Elementary, and Rush Creek Elementary, all of which are ranked among the top 85 elementary schools in Minnesota and have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals a notable contrast in performance between the district's traditional public schools and its charter schools. While the high-performing Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is ranked 18th out of 480 Minnesota high schools, the Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy charter school is among the lowest-performing in the area. This disparity highlights the importance of considering individual school performance, rather than relying solely on district-level metrics, when evaluating the quality of education in Maple Grove.
The data also reveals a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, and the academic performance of the schools. The schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as the Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy, tend to have lower test scores and overall performance. This finding underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.
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