Summary:
The 56557 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools, one of which is an alternative learning center. These schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with Native American students making up 64-91% of the student body, significantly higher than the state average.
Mahnomen Elementary School stands out for its very low academic performance, with only 14.88% of students proficient in Math compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (83.48%), indicating significant economic disadvantage. Mahnomen Secondary School, the area's high school, also struggles academically, with only 17.99% of students proficient in Math, and has a relatively high dropout rate of 17.5%.
The Mahnomen Area Learning Center, an alternative high school, has an even higher percentage of Native American students (90.91%) and faces even greater challenges, with an extremely high dropout rate of 30.7% and a very low 4-year graduation rate of just 7.6%. The school's academic performance, as measured by limited data, is also quite low. Overall, the schools in this area serve a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve educational outcomes.
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