Summary:
The 56470 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students in the Park Rapids Public School District. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, one elementary school stands out as a top performer in the district.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is the clear standout, with the highest overall test scores in both math and reading compared to the district and state averages. This school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 374th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, with an impressive 60.83% of students proficient or better in MCA-III math tests and 47.08% in reading. In contrast, the district's high schools, such as Park Rapids Senior High, have lower test scores, with only 36.36% proficient or better in math and 35.48% in reading.
The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as the relatively high dropout rate of 13.4% and low 4-year graduation rate of 74% at Park Rapids Senior High, as well as the much lower 33.3% graduation rate at Headwaters Educ Learning Program. These findings suggest that the district may need to focus on addressing the performance gap between the elementary and secondary schools, supporting students from low-income families, and investigating the factors contributing to the high dropout rates.
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