Sebeka Public School District

The Sebeka Public School District in Minnesota consists of two schools: Sebeka Secondary serving grades 7-12 and Sebeka Elementary serving grades PK-6. While both schools have a high percentage of white students, the data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Sebeka Elementary emerging as the standout school in the district.

Sebeka Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on MCA-III tests compared to Sebeka Secondary and the district/state averages, particularly in math. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency at Sebeka Elementary was 88.24%, far exceeding the state average of 58.79%. Additionally, Sebeka Elementary's overall MCA-III math proficiency rate of 60.15% is much higher than Sebeka Secondary's 34.02% and the district/state averages. In reading, Sebeka Elementary's proficiency of 50% for all grades also outperforms Sebeka Secondary's 41.9% and the district/state.

Despite the high academic performance at Sebeka Elementary, the district faces challenges in terms of racial diversity and economic disadvantage. Both schools have a very high percentage of white students, over 94%, with small percentages of other races. Additionally, Sebeka Elementary has a higher percentage of students on free/reduced lunch at 61.4% compared to 52.33% at Sebeka Secondary. However, Sebeka Elementary's lower student-teacher ratio of 9:1 compared to 14.6:1 at Sebeka Secondary may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic outcomes, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.