Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single elementary school, Community School of Excellence, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This public charter school serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 1,319 students, with a predominantly Asian student population of 99.17%.
Despite its high enrollment, Community School of Excellence has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a ranking of 704 out of 845 schools in the most recent year. The school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels, with the overall Math proficiency rate at 28.84% compared to the state average of 45.49%. Additionally, 88.7% of students at the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The data suggests that Community School of Excellence is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low rankings, poor academic performance, and high concentration of economically disadvantaged students indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. While the school's lack of racial diversity may not be a direct factor in its academic struggles, it is an important consideration in ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
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