Kingsland Public School District

The Kingsland Public School District in Minnesota consists of two schools: Kingsland Elementary School and Kingsland Junior/Senior High School. The data analysis reveals that Kingsland Elementary School is the standout performer in the district, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency. The elementary school has maintained a top 40% ranking among Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years and has a more diverse student population compared to the junior/senior high school.

In contrast, Kingsland Junior/Senior High School appears to be underperforming, with test scores lagging behind the district and state averages, particularly in 11th-grade math. The high school's ranking has declined over the past three years, from 126th out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to 223rd out of 480 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a higher dropout rate of 4%, which is higher than desired.

The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39%) compared to the junior/senior high school (27.9%). This disparity in academic performance and school ranking between the two schools in the Kingsland Public School District warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and develop strategies to address the performance gap.