Summary:
The 55082 zip code area is home to 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that excel in academics and student outcomes.
Among the top-performing schools in the area are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle, which are ranked among the best elementary and middle schools in Minnesota. These charter schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in math. Another standout is Gate 4/5, an elementary school ranked second in the state and with near-perfect proficiency rates in math and reading.
The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities within the school district, with some schools, such as New Heights School Inc. and St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., having significantly higher free/reduced lunch rates, indicating higher levels of economic disadvantage among their student populations. However, the district also includes high-performing public schools, like Stillwater Area High School, which boasts a 96.2% graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 0.9%.
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