Brainerd Public School District

The Brainerd Public School District in Minnesota consists of 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools based on academic metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and proficiency levels.

The standout schools in the district include Lowell Elementary, which ranks among the top 62 elementary schools in Minnesota and has consistently received a 5-star rating, as well as Nisswa Elementary and Baxter Elementary, which also rank highly and have strong performance in math and reading. At the middle school level, Forestview Middle stands out with solid performance in both math and reading, exceeding district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, such as Riverside Elementary, Harrison Elementary, and the alternative schools (Independent School District 181 Learning Center and Lincoln Education Center). These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the performance differences across the district.