Summary:
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is the sole elementary public charter school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that is included in the data set. This school serves a predominantly low-income, minority student population, with 70.8% of its 113 students identifying as African American and 77.88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes is struggling, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade Math, the school's proficiency rate is 23.08% compared to the Minnesota average of 59.1%. The school's ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 774 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 766 out of 845 in the current 2022-2023 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The lack of diversity at Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes, coupled with its poor academic performance and declining ranking, suggest that the school may require significant interventions and support to improve the quality of education it provides to its students. Parents and the community should closely monitor the school's progress and advocate for the resources and changes necessary to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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