Summary:
The city of Lewiston, Minnesota is home to two schools: Lewiston-Altura Secondary and Lewiston-Altura Elementary, both part of the Lewiston-Altura Public School District. While the secondary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, the elementary school stands out as a consistent high performer, ranking in the top 25-30% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years.
Lewiston-Altura Elementary has maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning. The school outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In contrast, Lewiston-Altura Secondary's math and reading proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly below the district averages, though they often exceed the statewide averages.
The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Lewiston-Altura Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44%) compared to the secondary school (30.05%), suggesting the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population. Additionally, the elementary school has a lower student-teacher ratio (9.4) compared to the secondary school (12.2), which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
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