Summary:
The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg school district in Minnesota consists of two schools: Murdock Elementary, serving grades PK-6, and Kerkhoven Secondary, serving grades 7-12. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students across both schools.
Murdock Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking higher than Kerkhoven Secondary in statewide rankings. Murdock Elementary boasts higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to district and state averages, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 17.6 at the high school. These factors contribute to Murdock Elementary's strong academic performance and its placement in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools.
In contrast, Kerkhoven Secondary lags behind its elementary counterpart, ranking 294 out of 480 Minnesota high schools. While the high school maintains a respectable 93.4% four-year graduation rate, its overall academic performance and statewide ranking suggest room for improvement. The district as a whole serves a diverse student population with a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students, underscoring the importance of providing equitable educational opportunities across all Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg schools.
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