Summary:
The Lester Prairie Public School District in Minnesota has a single elementary school, Lester Prairie Elementary, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science consistently falling below the state averages. Over the past three years, Lester Prairie Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped, indicating a decline in performance relative to other elementary schools in Minnesota.
Lester Prairie Elementary serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 69.35% White, 25% Hispanic, and 5.24% two or more races. However, the school has a relatively high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 39.92%, suggesting that a significant portion of the student body faces economic challenges. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is slightly lower than the state average, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.
The data highlights several areas where Lester Prairie Elementary could focus its efforts to improve student learning. Strengthening math and reading instruction, addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students, and implementing targeted interventions to boost student performance are all potential strategies that the school and district could explore. By addressing these challenges, the Lester Prairie Public School District can work to ensure that all students at Lester Prairie Elementary have the opportunity to succeed academically.
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