Summary:
The 55353 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in this area, with Kimball Secondary and Kimball Elementary standing out as the stronger performers, while Rum River North faces significant challenges.
Kimball Secondary is the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Minnesota high schools and achieving strong academic results, with 50% of 11th graders proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 62.79% proficient or better in MCA-III Reading. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. In contrast, Rum River North, the alternative school, struggles academically, with only 20.51% and 24.44% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and Reading, respectively, and a high dropout rate of 21.4%.
The data also suggests potential equity concerns, as Rum River North serves a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population compared to the other schools in the area. The school has a higher percentage of minority students and a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 76.74%, compared to 35.81% at Kimball Elementary and 24.26% at Kimball Secondary.
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