Summary:
The 55744 zip code area of Grand Rapids, Minnesota is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public schools and alternative learning centers. The schools are part of the Grand Rapids Public School District, which is ranked 186 out of 463 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Among the standout schools in the area are East Rapids Elementary, which has the highest performance on state assessments with over 60% of students proficient in Math, Reading, and Science, and is ranked in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools. Robert J. Elkington Middle School also stands out with strong Reading proficiency, ranking in the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools. At the high school level, Grand Rapids Senior High boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.5% and low dropout rate of 1.5%.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with the alternative schools in the district, such as Grand Rapids Area Learning Center and Middle Area Learning Center, showing much lower proficiency rates on state assessments. Additionally, the schools in the 55744 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, raising questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for students of color in the district.
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