Cook County Public Schools

The Cook County Public Schools district in Minnesota operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district, with some standout schools like Cook County Senior High and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary showing promising performance in certain areas.

Cook County Senior High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 178 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 75.6% and outperforms the district and state averages in reading proficiency for 10th-grade students. In contrast, Cook County Middle School struggles with math proficiency, with all grade levels performing below the district and state averages.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary also shows strengths, maintaining a relatively high percentage of students proficient in reading across all grades and exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has a diverse student population, with 11.35% of students identifying as Native American. However, the district as a whole faces demographic challenges, with a predominantly white student population and high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, suggesting socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning and achievement.