Summary:
The 55723 zip code in Minnesota is home to two schools: North Woods Secondary (grades 7-12) and North Woods Elementary (grades PK-6). While both schools serve the same community, they exhibit distinct differences in their student populations, academic performance, and overall school rankings.
North Woods Secondary has a relatively small enrollment of 275 students and a diverse student population, with 23.64% Native American and 12.73% two or more races. However, the school has seen a decline in its state-wide rankings, dropping from 220th in 2021-2022 to 344th in 2023-2024 (out of 480 Minnesota high schools). The school's academic performance, particularly in math proficiency, is below the district and state averages, despite a high graduation rate of 94.3%. In contrast, North Woods Elementary has a majority white student population (77.68%) and has also experienced a decline in its state-wide rankings, dropping from 246th in 2021-2022 to 477th in 2023-2024 (out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools). The elementary school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages in math and reading, while others are below.
Both North Woods Secondary and North Woods Elementary have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.55% and 54.08%, respectively. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. Additionally, the lower student-teacher ratio at the elementary school (10.1) compared to the secondary school (13.5) may contribute to the differences in academic performance between the two schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the performance and challenges faced by these two schools, with a focus on addressing the academic disparities and supporting the high-poverty student population.
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