Alexandria Public School District

The Alexandria Public School District in Minnesota consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from a range of backgrounds. While the district as a whole is performing well, with a ranking of 101 out of 463 school districts in the state and a 4-star rating, there are notable disparities in academic achievement between the top-performing and lower-performing schools.

The standout schools in the district are Miltona Elementary, which ranks 44th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, and Garfield Elementary, which ranks 116th and has the highest math proficiency rates in the district. Lincoln Elementary also stands out for its exceptional math proficiency, with 65.07% of students proficient or better across all grades. In contrast, Carlos Elementary and Woodland Elementary lag behind the district and state averages in several subject areas.

The data also reveals disparities in the racial and socioeconomic makeup of the schools, with the schools serving the highest percentages of minority and low-income students tending to have lower academic performance. This suggests that the Alexandria Public School District may need to address issues of equity and access to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or the school they attend.