Summary:
The 56129 zip code area is home to two schools - Ellsworth Elementary and Ellsworth Secondary, both part of the Ellsworth Public School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the secondary school also demonstrates strong student outcomes, particularly in terms of graduation and dropout rates.
Ellsworth Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly white, with a significant portion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 47.06% free/reduced lunch rate. Academically, the elementary school generally performs at or above the state average on MCA-III math and reading proficiency, though it lags behind in science.
At the secondary level, Ellsworth Secondary stands out for its impressive 0.0% dropout rate and 91.6% 4-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year. While the high school's math proficiency scores are below the state average, its reading proficiency is above average in some grades. The school's student-teacher ratio of 7.4 is relatively small, which may contribute to its academic success. However, like the elementary school, Ellsworth Secondary also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.84%, indicating the need for robust support systems for economically disadvantaged students.
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