Summary:
The city of Minneapolis, Kansas is home to two schools - Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School and Minneapolis Elementary, both part of the North Ottawa County school district. The data analysis reveals that Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School is the standout performer, consistently ranking higher than the elementary school and the state average on key metrics such as statewide rankings, school ratings, graduation rates, and test scores.
Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School has maintained a 4-star rating out of 5 and ranked 118 out of 332 Kansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top third of high schools in the state. In contrast, Minneapolis Elementary has a 2-star rating and ranked 388 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools for the same year. The high school also boasts a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and a low 1.3% dropout rate.
While the data highlights the strengths of Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School, it also reveals some challenges faced by both schools, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. These factors can impact student learning and achievement, and the district may need to address these issues to drive overall improvement across the schools.
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