Summary:
The 55016 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the South Washington County Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 135 out of 463 in Minnesota and rated 4 stars out of 5, the individual schools within the 55016 area show significant disparities in academic performance.
Among the standout schools are Cottage Grove Elementary, which ranks 202 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and boasts strong test scores, with 70.31% of students proficient or better in Math and 58.52% in Reading. Grey Cloud Elementary and Hillside Elementary also perform well, with above-average test scores and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates. In contrast, schools like South Washington Alternative High School and Crestview Elementary struggle with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Grey Cloud Elementary and Cottage Grove Elementary, tend to have the highest test scores and rankings. Additionally, the alternative and transition programs in the area, like Next Step Transition Program, face unique challenges with lower graduation rates and test scores compared to the traditional high schools.
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