St. Peter Public School District

The St. Peter Public School District in Minnesota operates 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of economic need, as indicated by the range of free/reduced lunch eligibility across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, North Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in Math and Reading, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. At the high school level, St. Peter High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.1%. In contrast, the alternative schools, such as Oshawa Learning Academy, serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their 80% free/reduced lunch eligibility.

The data reveals a noticeable gap in academic performance between the elementary schools and the middle/high schools in the district, with the elementary schools, particularly North Elementary, demonstrating much higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading. This suggests the need to investigate factors contributing to the performance decline as students progress through the grade levels. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 6.1 at the pre-K program to 19.4 at the high school, may also play a role in the differences in academic performance across grade levels.