Summary:
The Pipestone Area School District in Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Pipestone Elementary and Heartland Elementary. While Pipestone Elementary is the larger and more diverse school, both face unique challenges and opportunities.
Pipestone Elementary has a student population of 519, with a diverse student body that includes 22.93% Hispanic and 3.08% African American students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state average but higher than the district average, suggesting it may be one of the stronger-performing schools in the area. Heartland Elementary, on the other hand, is a much smaller school with only 12 students, all of whom are white. Despite its small size, Heartland Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.1, which may contribute to its high free and reduced lunch rate of 75%.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with Pipestone Elementary having a free and reduced lunch rate of 53.56% and Heartland Elementary having an even higher rate of 75%. These factors likely play a significant role in the schools' educational outcomes and highlight the need for targeted support and resources to ensure all students in the Pipestone Area School District have access to quality education.
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