Summary:
The city of Walnut Grove, Minnesota has a single public elementary school, Walnut Grove Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 297 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (63.97%) and significant percentages of Asian (28.28%) and Hispanic (7.07%) students.
Walnut Grove Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, with proficiency rates consistently above the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools district and Minnesota state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are more mixed, with 3rd and 4th grades performing above the state average but 5th and 6th grades lagging behind. Additionally, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 38.46% is slightly below the state average of 45.02%.
With a relatively high percentage of students (60.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Walnut Grove Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is slightly lower than the state average, which may indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Overall, Walnut Grove Elementary's strengths lie in its consistent math performance, while addressing reading proficiency and supporting its economically disadvantaged student population remain areas for improvement.
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