Summary:
The city of Goodhue, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Goodhue Elementary and Goodhue Secondary, both part of the Goodhue Public School District. While Goodhue Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Minnesota elementary schools with a 4-star rating, Goodhue Secondary lags behind, ranking in the top 50% of Minnesota high schools with a 3-star rating.
Goodhue Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with math and reading proficiency rates significantly exceeding district and state averages across all grade levels. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9 and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 25.44%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Goodhue Secondary's test scores and graduation rate are lower, and its dropout rate is higher than the state average, indicating room for improvement.
Overall, the data highlights the disparity in performance between the two schools within the Goodhue Public School District. While Goodhue Elementary is a standout performer, Goodhue Secondary appears to be struggling, and the district may need to focus on addressing the underlying factors contributing to this gap in order to ensure all students in Goodhue receive a high-quality education.
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