Summary:
The Rochester Public School District in Minnesota is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics, providing parents with a range of educational options for their children.
The top-performing middle schools in the district are John Adams Middle and Kellogg Middle, which both have significantly higher proficiency rates on the MCA-III tests compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, the smaller RPS Online Middle School and Middle School Right Fit struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average.
The data also reveals that factors beyond just test scores, such as school size, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic status, play a significant role in academic performance. The larger schools like Dakota Middle School and Willow Creek Middle tend to have more resources and opportunities, while the smaller schools face unique challenges that impact their outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that the Rochester Public School District has room for improvement, and identifying and sharing best practices from the higher-performing schools could help raise the academic achievement across the district.
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