Summary:
The city of South Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Among the standout schools in the district, Lincoln Center Elementary and Kaposia Education Center Elementary outperform the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency, while S St. Paul Community Learning Cntr. has a relatively low dropout rate despite being the lowest-ranked high school in the district. However, the district as a whole struggles with significant performance gaps, with most schools underperforming the state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency.
The data reveals equity concerns, as the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district suggest that the schools serve a predominantly low-income population. The South St. Paul Public School District and Intermediate School District 917 will need to develop targeted strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students, particularly in the lower-performing schools, in order to address these challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education.
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