Summary:
The Marshall County Central Schools district in Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Newfolden Elementary and Viking Elementary. Based on the available data, Newfolden Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, consistently outpacing both the district and state averages in academic proficiency across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
Newfolden Elementary's students demonstrate strong academic achievement, with 53.15% proficient or better in math, 54.86% in reading, and 46.88% in science. These figures exceed the district and state averages, and the school's overall ranking places it in the top 40% of Minnesota elementary schools. In contrast, Viking Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio but does not appear to match Newfolden's academic performance based on the available data.
While both schools serve student populations with similar socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by their comparable free and reduced lunch rates, Newfolden Elementary's student body is slightly more diverse, with a small percentage of Hispanic and Native American students. The district may want to further investigate the factors contributing to Newfolden's success and consider ways to replicate those practices at Viking Elementary, ensuring that all students in the Marshall County Central Schools district receive a high-quality education.
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