Summary:
Naytahwaush Community School is the sole elementary school serving the Naytahwaush community in Minnesota, providing education for grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, comprising 97.79% of the student body.
While Naytahwaush Community School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.8, its academic performance on the MCA-III assessments is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 16%, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and its overall reading proficiency rate was 21.05%, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 759 out of 858 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 799 out of 881 in 2023-2024.
The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.56% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Naytahwaush Community School. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity in the student body may present challenges in terms of cultural representation and exposure to different perspectives. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes could be crucial for the success of this Naytahwaush Community School.
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