Summary:
The Grand Forks 1 school district in North Dakota is home to 11 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance and other key metrics across these schools, with some standouts like Discovery Elementary School and J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Lake Agassiz Elementary School and Winship Elementary School struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.
The data suggests a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with the highest percentages of students from low-income families, such as Winship and Wilder Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores and rankings. Addressing attendance issues, which are particularly high at Lake Agassiz and Winship, could be a key lever for improvement across the district.
The significant variation in school performance and student demographics across the Grand Forks 1 district raises questions about equity and access to quality education. However, the high-performing schools like J. Nelson Kelly and Discovery could serve as models for the lower-performing schools, and fostering collaboration and sharing best practices may help improve outcomes for all students in the district.
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