Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55812


Summary:

The 55812 zip code area in Duluth, Minnesota is home to two schools - Ordean East Middle School and Congdon Elementary. While both schools serve the same community, their academic performance and student demographics differ significantly.

Congdon Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Minnesota. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Duluth Public School District and across the state on standardized tests in math, reading, and science. Congdon Elementary's low free/reduced lunch rate of 20.13% and favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5 suggest a student population from higher socioeconomic backgrounds and more individualized attention.

In contrast, Ordean East Middle School has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 47th to 52nd. While the school still performs above district and state averages, its academic outcomes lag behind those of Congdon Elementary. Ordean East Middle School also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 25.48% and a less favorable student-teacher ratio of 27.6, which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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