Farmington Public School District

The Farmington Public School District consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students in the Farmington, Minnesota area. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Meadowview Elementary and Levi P. Dodge Middle School leading the way, while others, such as Farmington High School, have room for improvement.

Meadowview Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with over 50% of students proficient or better in math, reading, and science across all grades, and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (31.26%) among the elementary schools. Levi P. Dodge Middle School also excels, ranking 217 out of 545 Minnesota middle schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with strong test scores, particularly in reading. In contrast, Farmington High School, while boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 94% and a low dropout rate of 2.7%, has lower test scores compared to the state average.

The data reveals significant variation in academic performance and school rankings across the Farmington Public School District, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Farmington Elementary and North Trail Elementary, tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, the district's students tend to perform better in the elementary grades, with proficiency rates declining in the middle school years, highlighting the need to focus on strengthening the academic foundation in the middle school years.