Summary:
The Albert Lea Public School District has one middle school, Southwest Middle School, serving students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with lower proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to the district and state averages.
Southwest Middle School has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic and Asian representation. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 61.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economically disadvantaged students may be impacting the school's academic outcomes, as evidenced by the decreasing proficiency rates in Math and Reading over the past three years.
The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 340 out of 520 Minnesota middle schools in 2021-2022 to 409 out of 545 in 2023-2024, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. These trends suggest that the Albert Lea Public School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Southwest Middle School.
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