Summary:
The 56461 zip code area is home to three schools - Laporte Elementary, Laporte Secondary, and Laporte Middle School - all part of the Laporte Public School District. While the schools cover different grade levels, the data reveals a consistent pattern of low performance across the district.
None of the schools in the 56461 zip code area stand out as clear academic leaders. Laporte Elementary and Laporte Middle School rank in the bottom half of their respective school types in Minnesota, while Laporte Secondary, the high school, is ranked slightly higher but still only has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly below state averages, and the district's graduation and dropout rates are concerning, with Laporte Secondary reporting a 64.7% four-year graduation rate and a 23.5% dropout rate.
The schools in the 56461 zip code area also face challenges related to equity and poverty. The student populations are predominantly white, with Native American students making up the next largest racial group. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.84% at Laporte Secondary to 68.65% at Laporte Elementary. These factors may contribute to the systemic challenges faced by the Laporte Public School District and suggest the need for a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the root causes of the low academic performance and other issues.
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