Summary:
The Elk River school district in Minnesota consists of 19 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 44 out of 448 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Twin Lakes Elementary ranks 45th out of 845 elementary schools in Minnesota and has exceptional test scores, with 87.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 84% proficient or better in reading. Spectrum High School, a public charter, ranks 17th out of 476 high schools in the state and boasts a 95.6% 4-year graduation rate and only a 1% dropout rate. Salk Middle School also performs well, ranking 52nd out of 529 middle schools and with strong test scores in math and reading.
However, the data reveals stark contrasts in performance across the district. While the top-performing schools excel, some lower-performing schools, such as Ivan Sand Community High School and Independent School District (ISD) 728 Focus/Journey, struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and lower proficiency on state assessments. This disparity suggests the Elk River Public School District may need to focus on ensuring more equitable outcomes across all its schools.
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