Summary:
The 56653 zip code is home to two schools, Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary and Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary, both part of the Littlefork-Big Falls School District. While the elementary school maintains a consistent 2-star rating, the secondary school has seen a remarkable improvement, rising from 355th to 114th out of 476 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The secondary school stands out with a strong 91.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.1% dropout rate. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school performed well above the state average in several MCA-III test subjects, including 70.59% proficiency in 7th grade math and 73.33% proficiency in 10th grade reading. In contrast, the elementary school, while maintaining a consistent 2-star rating, has a relatively high percentage of white students (88.51%) and a moderate free/reduced lunch rate (47.13%). However, the school outperformed the district and state averages in 5th grade reading, with 68.18% proficiency compared to 58.73% statewide.
Overall, the schools in the 56653 zip code present a mixed picture, with the secondary school showing significant improvement and strong performance in certain areas, while the elementary school maintains a more consistent, though lower, rating. The data suggests that further analysis and targeted interventions could help address the varying performance across grade levels and subjects, as well as the potential equity concerns related to the schools' racial homogeneity and socioeconomic factors.
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