Summary:
The 56137 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Heron Lake-Okabena School District, which is ranked 343 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.93% White, 21.05% Hispanic, and 3.01% Native American students. However, the school's test scores on the MCA-III assessments are generally below the state averages, particularly in math and science, though the 3rd-grade math scores are above the state average. Over 54% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, which could be a positive factor.
While Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary has some areas of strength, such as its diverse student population and low student-teacher ratio, it also faces challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in math and science. With a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school may need to provide additional resources and support to help its students succeed. Further analysis and targeted interventions could be beneficial in addressing these areas of concern and improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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