Summary:
The Medford Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools - Medford Elementary and Medford Secondary. While Medford Elementary performs relatively well, with high proficiency rates in Math and Reading, Medford Secondary struggles to match those academic achievements, especially in 11th grade.
Medford Elementary is ranked 503 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, while Medford Secondary is ranked 328 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and also has a 2-star rating. The secondary school has significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to state averages. However, Medford Secondary maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 94.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%, suggesting the school is able to support its students despite the academic challenges.
Across both schools, the racial demographics show a higher percentage of White students compared to other racial groups. Additionally, a significant portion of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to address socioeconomic factors that may impact student achievement. The difference in student-teacher ratios, with Medford Secondary having a much higher ratio, may also contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.
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