Best Public Schools in Anoka, MN


Summary:

The city of Anoka, Minnesota is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Wilson Elementary and Anoka Middle School for the Arts excelling in test scores and proficiency, while others like Franklin Elementary lag behind.

The data reveals that school performance is closely tied to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with schools serving higher percentages of low-income students, such as Crossroads School, tending to have lower test scores and graduation rates. The largest high school in the district, Anoka High School, performs well with a 3-star rating and a 89.8% 4-year graduation rate, above the district average. However, the alternative and technical high schools in the area, like Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School and Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.T.E.P, struggle with significantly lower graduation rates and test scores.

Overall, the schools in Anoka, Minnesota display a diverse range of academic performance, with some institutions excelling and others facing challenges. The Anoka-Hennepin School District, which encompasses most of the schools in the area, is ranked 165 out of 448 districts in the state, suggesting the district as a whole is performing around the state average. The data highlights the importance of considering factors like socioeconomic status, school type, and resource allocation when evaluating school performance and identifying strategies for supporting student success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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