Summary:
The Hiawatha Academies district in Minnesota operates two middle schools, Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop and Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield, both serving grades 5-8. While the schools share a district, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance, with Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield outperforming Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop on several key metrics.
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield has higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop, and it also has a higher statewide school ranking, though both schools are ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools. The schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve low-income communities.
Overall, the Hiawatha Academies district as a whole is performing well below the state average, with both middle schools struggling to meet academic benchmarks. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools, such as high student-teacher ratios and the need for more equitable educational resources, will be crucial to improving outcomes for the students they serve.
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