Summary:
The Southland Public School District in Minnesota has only one middle school, Southland Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a predominantly white student population, its academic performance is generally below the state averages, particularly in math and science proficiency.
Southland Middle's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from the 80th out of 520 Minnesota middle schools in 2021-2022 to the 206th out of 545 in 2023-2024. This suggests a potential decline in the school's performance relative to other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school's math and science proficiency rates are consistently lower than the state averages, indicating areas for improvement in these core academic subjects.
The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.7%) suggests that it may need to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. Furthermore, the lack of diversity in the student population, with 93.58% of students identifying as white, may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world.
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