Spring Grove School District

The Spring Grove School District in Minnesota consists of two schools: Spring Grove Elementary and Spring Grove Secondary. While both schools serve the Spring Grove community, their performance and student demographics differ significantly.

Spring Grove Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, and it achieved an impressive 100% proficiency in math and reading for 5th-grade students in 2023-2024. In contrast, Spring Grove Secondary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 12% of Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to the top 39% in 2023-2024, with its test scores more aligned with or slightly below the district and state averages.

The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Spring Grove Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 9.23% of students identifying as non-White, compared to 5.73% at Spring Grove Secondary. Additionally, Spring Grove Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.51%) compared to Spring Grove Secondary (30.57%). These factors may contribute to the observed performance gaps between the two schools, and further investigation into the district's practices and support systems could provide insights into addressing these disparities.