Summary:
The two schools located in the 56523 zip code, Climax Elementary and Climax Secondary, serve students from the Climax-Shelly Public Schools district. While the schools have some positive indicators, such as low student-teacher ratios and a high graduation rate at Climax Secondary, they also face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.
Climax Elementary stands out for its relatively high percentage of Hispanic students, which may warrant further investigation into the school's efforts to support this population. However, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are generally below state averages, particularly in math. Climax Secondary also struggles with math proficiency, with 0% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding the standard in 2023-2024. On the other hand, the school performs better in reading, with 42.11% of 10th graders meeting or exceeding the standard.
Both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges. This may be a contributing factor to the declining statewide rankings for both schools over the past few years, suggesting that they are struggling to keep pace with other schools in Minnesota. While the strong graduation rate and low dropout rate at Climax Secondary are positive indicators, the overall academic performance of the schools in this zip code is a concern that should be addressed through targeted interventions and support.
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