Summary:
The city of Bemidji, Minnesota is home to 19 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students and offer a variety of educational programs and opportunities.
Among the standout schools in Bemidji, Lincoln Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades, significantly outperforming the Bemidji Public School District and state averages. Bemidji Middle is also a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools with strong proficiency rates in both math and reading. Additionally, Gene Dillon Elementary has impressive reading proficiency, exceeding the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a wide range in academic performance across the schools in Bemidji. While the high schools, including the alternative and charter schools, all have a 4-year graduation rate on par with the state average, there is a significant gap in proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments. The charter schools, such as Treknorth High School and Voyageurs Expeditionary, generally have lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between free/reduced lunch rates and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tending to have the lowest proficiency rates.
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