Canby Public School District

The Canby Public School District in Minnesota consists of two schools - Canby Elementary and Canby Secondary. Based on the available data, Canby Elementary stands out as the high-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Canby Elementary boasts a strong student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 49.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's students excel academically, surpassing their peers at Canby Secondary and across Minnesota in math, reading, and science proficiency. In contrast, Canby Secondary lags behind the district and state averages, particularly in 11th-grade math, where only 20.37% of students are proficient compared to the statewide average of 34.99%.

While the district as a whole appears to be performing at or slightly above state averages in many areas, the significant performance gap between the elementary and secondary schools is a concern. The district should examine the factors contributing to this disparity, such as the higher student-teacher ratio at Canby Secondary, and work to improve outcomes at the high school level. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population, with both schools having a predominantly white student body, may be an area for further investigation and potential improvement.