Summary:
The South Koochiching School District in Minnesota has only one elementary school, Northome Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in a rural area, Northome Elementary has a student enrollment of 84 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1.
Northome Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III tests mostly below the state averages in math and reading. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 72.73% is significantly higher than the state average of 45.02%. The school's overall ranking has improved from 1 star to 2 stars in recent years, but it still ranks in the bottom third of Minnesota elementary schools. This may be partly due to the high percentage of students (63.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the challenges, Northome Elementary's low student-teacher ratio suggests a potentially favorable learning environment, and the school's strength in 5th grade science proficiency could be an area to build upon. With only one elementary school in the district, there are limited opportunities for direct comparison, but the data suggests that the South Koochiching School District may benefit from strategies to boost the academic performance and overall standing of Northome Elementary.
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