Summary:
The city of New Brighton, Minnesota is home to 6 schools that are part of the Mounds View Public School District, which is ranked 105 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in New Brighton are Bel Air Elementary, which has consistently high test scores, and Highview Middle School, which also performs well academically. The high school, Irondale Senior High, stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.2% and a low dropout rate of 0.2%. However, the district's only charter school, Global Academy, has lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.
The schools in New Brighton exhibit a range of student demographics and socioeconomic factors, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 36.7% at Bel Air Elementary to 88.91% at Global Academy. This highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement and the importance of addressing these disparities. Overall, the data suggests that the Mounds View Public School District is performing well, with several high-performing schools, but also indicates the need to continue supporting and replicating the practices of the top-performing schools while addressing the challenges faced by schools serving more disadvantaged populations.
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