St. Cloud Public School District

The St. Cloud Public School District in Minnesota operates 18 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district are Clearview Elementary, which has the highest proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, as well as the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients. Kennedy Community School and Westwood Elementary also perform well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Talahi Community Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and the alternative schools struggle with the lowest proficiency rates in the district.

The district faces significant performance gaps and equity issues, with a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Graduation rates at the high schools range from 72.7% to 73.3%, while the alternative schools have much lower graduation rates, with Roosevelt Education Center at just 13.3%. The racial composition of the schools also varies widely, and there appears to be a correlation between higher percentages of minority students and lower academic performance, highlighting the need for the district to address these disparities.