Summary:
The city of Finlayson, Minnesota, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center), and no middle schools. These schools are part of two different school districts - East Central School District and Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
Finlayson Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with strong academic performance in both math and reading, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. This small elementary school (58 students) has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, which may contribute to its success. In contrast, East Central Senior Secondary and Crossroads Area Learning Center, the two high schools, struggle academically, with much lower proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the state averages.
The data also reveals that all schools in the Finlayson area have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.14% to 81.58%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. This economic challenge may be contributing to the academic struggles observed in some of the schools, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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