Summary:
The city of Redlake, Minnesota is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly Native American student population. The schools in this area face significant educational challenges, with many performing well below state averages on standardized tests and struggling with low graduation rates and high dropout rates.
The Endazhi-Nitaawiging public charter elementary school stands out for its extremely high percentage of Native American students (98.63%) and very low test scores, ranking 871 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. Similarly, the Red Lake Alternative Learning public high school has a concerning 0.0% four-year graduation rate and a 3.4% dropout rate, ranking 486 out of 489 Minnesota high schools. The Red Lake Middle Level Alternative Learning Center public middle school also has 100% Native American students and very low test scores, ranking 520 out of 523 Minnesota middle schools.
Across the schools in Redlake, the data reveals extremely low proficiency rates on standardized tests, high rates of poverty (as indicated by free/reduced lunch percentages ranging from 75.34% to 89.98%), and concerning student-teacher ratios. These factors, combined with the high percentage of Native American students, suggest that the district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions and support systems to ensure that all students in the Red Lake Public School District and the Endazhi-Nitaawiging district have the opportunity to succeed.
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