Summary:
The Centennial Public School District in Minnesota is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 5th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others showing room for improvement.
The top-performing elementary schools in the district are Rice Lake Elementary and Centerville Elementary, both of which are ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Minnesota. These schools boast consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in math and reading, as well as relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. In contrast, Centennial Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and lower proficiency rates, with only around 50-60% of students proficient in math and reading.
The district as a whole outperforms the state average in math and reading proficiency, but there is still room for improvement, particularly at Centennial Elementary. The schools also vary in their racial diversity, with Blue Heron Elementary and Rice Lake having higher percentages of white students, while Centennial Elementary and Golden Lake Elementary have more diverse student populations. The Early Childhood Center stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district.
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