Summary:
The 56011 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. Overall, the schools in this area are performing well, with a few standout institutions like Belle Plaine Senior High and Oak Crest Elementary. The Belle Plaine Public School District as a whole is ranked 96 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and rated 4 stars out of 5.
Oak Crest Elementary stands out with strong test scores, outperforming district and state averages in Math and Reading. Belle Plaine Senior High also impresses with a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.7% and above-average test scores in 10th grade Reading and 11th grade Math. Meanwhile, Belle Plaine Junior High ranks in the top 144 middle schools in Minnesota and has test scores above the district and state averages.
The schools in the 56011 zip code have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 77.78% to 85.2% white students. Free/reduced lunch rates vary, from 21.99% at Belle Plaine Senior High to 55.56% at Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper. While the elementary schools excel, there is room for improvement at the middle and high school levels, and the district may want to explore ways to address potential disparities in the student population.
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