Summary:
The 55049 zip code is home to two schools, Medford Elementary and Medford Secondary, both of which serve the Medford Public School District. While the schools have some positive indicators, such as a high graduation rate at Medford Secondary, they also face challenges in academic performance, particularly in math and reading proficiency.
Medford Elementary has a relatively high percentage of white students compared to the state average, but its academic performance is below the state average in math, reading, and science proficiency. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Medford Secondary, which serves grades 7-12, has a 1-star rating and significantly lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the state average, especially in 11th grade.
Despite the academic challenges, Medford Secondary has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. However, the schools in this area also have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the stark difference in student-teacher ratios between the elementary and secondary schools (14.9 vs. 27.1) could be a contributing factor to the academic performance gap.
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