Summary:
The city of Saint James, Minnesota is home to two schools - St. James Middle/High School and St. James Northside Elementary. While the elementary school is performing at or above state averages on academic metrics, the middle and high school are significantly underperforming, with proficiency rates well below the state in math, reading, and science.
St. James Northside Elementary stands out as the stronger of the two schools, with its students outperforming the district and state on most standardized tests. In contrast, St. James Middle/High School is ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools and struggles with low test scores. Both schools serve a majority Hispanic student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 60-66%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Overall, the data suggests that while the elementary school is performing reasonably well, there are significant opportunities for improvement at the middle and high school level within the St. James Public School District. Addressing the academic, demographic, and socioeconomic factors impacting student success should be a priority for the district to ensure all students in Saint James receive a high-quality education.
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