Chatfield Public Schools

The Chatfield Public Schools district in Minnesota consists of two schools - Chatfield Elementary School and Chatfield Secondary. While Chatfield Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Minnesota, Chatfield Secondary's performance is more average.

Chatfield Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly in math and reading proficiency on state assessments, which significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district average. In contrast, Chatfield Secondary's academic performance is more in line with the district and state, though it has improved from a 2-star to a 4-star rating in recent years.

The data suggests that the Chatfield Public Schools district has a high-performing elementary school that is providing a quality education, while the secondary school's performance is more average. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools, such as curriculum alignment, instructional practices, or resource allocation, could provide valuable insights to help the district improve educational outcomes across all its schools.