Kelliher Public School District

The Kelliher Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: Kelliher Elementary and Kelliher Secondary. Both schools serve a high percentage of Native American students, with Kelliher Secondary having over 53% Native American enrollment. However, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and economic disadvantage.

Kelliher Elementary and Kelliher Secondary both have significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state. For example, Kelliher Elementary's Math proficiency rate was just 46.51% in 2023-2024, while the state average was 45.47%. Kelliher Secondary's Math proficiency rate was even lower at 16%. The reading proficiency rates are also concerning, with Kelliher Elementary at 29.07% and Kelliher Secondary at 34.52%, compared to the state average of 49.85%. Additionally, Kelliher Secondary had a lower four-year graduation rate of 82.6% and a high dropout rate of 13% in 2021-2022.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 73% at both schools, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. The student-teacher ratios are also slightly higher than the state average. Overall, the data suggests that the Kelliher Public School District is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and addressing these issues should be a top priority for the district.