Summary:
The 56572 zip code is home to two schools: Viking Elementary School and Pelican Rapids Secondary, both part of the Pelican Rapids Public Schools district. While Viking Elementary excels in math and science proficiency, Pelican Rapids Secondary struggles with lower-than-average performance in math and science, particularly at the high school level. Both schools serve diverse student populations, with a significant percentage of minority students.
Viking Elementary School stands out for its relatively high math and science proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, especially in the upper elementary grades. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are slightly below average. Despite its strong academic performance, Viking Elementary has a lower school ranking compared to other Minnesota elementary schools, which may not fully reflect the school's strengths.
In contrast, Pelican Rapids Secondary struggles with significantly lower math and science proficiency rates compared to the district and state, particularly in 11th grade. While the school's reading proficiency rates are closer to the district and state averages, its overall academic performance is a concern. Despite a relatively high 90.7% four-year graduation rate, Pelican Rapids Secondary also has a lower school ranking compared to other Minnesota high schools.
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