Red Wing Public School District

The Red Wing Public School District consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Red Wing, Minnesota area. The district's schools display a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Red Wing Senior High and Burnside Elementary standing out as the top performers.

Red Wing Senior High is the district's highest-ranked school, scoring above the state average on several MCA-III tests, particularly in reading. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, from 72nd in 2022-2023 to 289th in 2023-2024, indicating a need to investigate the factors contributing to this decline. In contrast, Burnside Elementary stands out with its above-average performance on MCA-III math and reading tests and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools in the district.

Across the district, the schools face challenges related to racial diversity and socioeconomic status. While the elementary and middle schools have a more diverse student population, Red Wing Senior High has a higher percentage of White students, which could indicate potential equity and access issues. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the district suggest that many students come from low-income households, which can impact academic achievement and other educational outcomes. The relatively high student-teacher ratios, especially at the high school and middle school, may also indicate challenges in attracting and retaining qualified teachers, which could affect the quality of instruction and student learning.