Summary:
The Mahnomen Public School District in Minnesota has only one elementary school, Mahnomen Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Mahnomen Elementary has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking of 819 out of 881 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a rating of only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages in both math and reading, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 24.44% in math and 11.9% to 21.95% in reading, compared to the state averages of 40.25% to 58.79% in math and 46.54% to 57.45% in reading. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (83.48%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, Mahnomen Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. However, addressing the school's significant achievement gaps and high poverty levels will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of the school's student population and community.
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