Cromwell-Wright Public Schools

The Cromwell-Wright Public Schools district in Minnesota consists of two schools: Cromwell-Wright Secondary (grades 7-12) and Cromwell-Wright Elementary (grades PK-6). While both schools serve the Cromwell-Wright community, the data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the secondary school.

Cromwell-Wright Elementary stands out as the stronger of the two schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two school years, compared to 2-3 stars for the secondary school. The elementary school also boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments, with 60.98% of students proficient in Math, compared to just 29.03% at the secondary school and 45.47% statewide. This academic excellence may be attributed to the elementary school's lower student-teacher ratio of 10.2, compared to 13.2 at the secondary level.

While both schools have a majority white student population, the elementary school has an even higher percentage of white students at 94.63%, compared to 89.74% at the secondary school. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 42.95%, suggesting that the district may need to address socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance. Overall, the data highlights the need for the district to examine the resource allocation and equity concerns within the system to ensure that all students, regardless of their school or background, have access to a high-quality education.