Summary:
The Swanville Public School District in Minnesota consists of two schools: Swanville Elementary and Swanville Secondary. While the elementary school struggles academically, the secondary school stands out as a strong performer, exceeding state averages in several key areas.
Swanville Elementary is ranked 715 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms the state averages in math and reading proficiency across all grade levels, despite maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students (49.75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a lower-income population that may contribute to the school's academic challenges.
In contrast, Swanville Secondary is ranked 195 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school outperforms the state averages in math and reading proficiency for 11th-grade students, boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.7%, and maintains a 0% dropout rate. These strengths indicate that the Swanville Public School District is effectively serving its secondary students, and the district should consider leveraging the secondary school's success to support and improve the performance of the elementary school.
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