Summary:
The Pine River-Backus School District in Minnesota has a single elementary school, Pine River-Backus Elementary, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance on state assessments has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 589 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 530 out of 881 in 2023-2024.
Pine River-Backus Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 92.03% of students identifying as white. The school's math and reading proficiency rates are generally lower than the state averages, with particular weaknesses in 5th and 6th grade math, as well as 6th grade reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 69.81%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.
Despite the school's challenges, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1, which could be an asset in addressing the needs of its students. However, the lack of racial diversity in the school's population may be a concern and could impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all students. The district may need to focus on improving outcomes in the identified areas of weakness and addressing the socioeconomic and demographic factors that are impacting student success.
Thank you for your feedback!