Summary:
The Grand Forks, North Dakota school district consists of 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative high school. The schools in this district vary greatly in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
The top-performing schools in the district are Discovery Elementary School and J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School, which rank 3rd and 5th respectively out of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. At the middle school level, Schroeder Middle School is the top performer, ranking 2nd out of 24 North Dakota middle schools. For high schools, Central High School is the district's highest-ranking school, coming in 2nd out of 13 North Dakota high schools.
However, the district also has some chronically underperforming schools, such as Valley Middle School and Wilder Elementary School, which consistently rank in the bottom tier of North Dakota schools. These schools serve higher-need populations with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is a significant issue across the district, and providing additional support to the district's most disadvantaged schools will be key priorities going forward for the Grand Forks 1 school district.
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