Summary:
The city of Sebeka, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Sebeka Secondary serving grades 7-12 and Sebeka Elementary serving grades PK-6. These schools are part of the Sebeka Public School District and serve a predominantly white student population.
Sebeka Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in math and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 88.24% of 3rd graders and 65.71% of 4th graders scored proficient or better on the MCA-III Math assessment, significantly exceeding the state averages. The school also excelled in science, with 59.09% of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III Science assessment, compared to the state average of 39.56%. In contrast, Sebeka Secondary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 226 out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to 244 out of 480 in 2023-2024.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The stark contrast in student-teacher ratios between the elementary and secondary schools (9.0 vs. 14.6) suggests the district may be allocating resources differently between the two levels, which could contribute to the performance differences observed. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the Sebeka schools, with the elementary school excelling academically while the secondary school faces some challenges that warrant further investigation.
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