Summary:
The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg area in Minnesota is home to a single high school, Kerkhoven Secondary, which serves students in grades 7-12. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, its academic performance, particularly in science and reading, is a concern, with proficiency rates below the state average.
Kerkhoven Secondary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 80.1% White, 2.33% African American, and 15.5% Hispanic. The school also has a high proportion of students from low-income families, with a 42.12% free and reduced-price lunch rate. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and addressing the needs of these students could be an important focus for the district.
Over the past three years, Kerkhoven Secondary's statewide ranking has declined, from 374th out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to 294th out of 480 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 1 star out of 5 to 2 stars out of 5 during this time period, indicating a concerning trend in the school's overall performance and reputation. The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg district may need to prioritize improving the academic outcomes at Kerkhoven Secondary to ensure that all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.
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