Summary:
The St. James Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: St. James Middle/High School and St. James Northside Elementary. While the elementary school is outperforming the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency, the middle and high school lags behind in these key academic areas.
St. James Northside Elementary stands out with stronger academic performance, particularly in math, where 46.52% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 36.35% for the district and 45.47% statewide. The elementary school also outperformed the district and state in reading proficiency. In contrast, St. James Middle/High School had only 28.85% of students proficient or better in math, significantly below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals that both schools serve a majority Hispanic student population, with over 50% of students identifying as Hispanic. Additionally, a high percentage of students in both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the academic performance gap between the elementary and middle/high school suggests that additional factors may be impacting student outcomes in the district.
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