Summary:
The city of Medford, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Medford Elementary and Medford Secondary, both of which serve students from the Medford Public School District. While the elementary school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the secondary school is ranked higher at 277 out of 450 Minnesota high schools.
Medford Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which is relatively high, and its math and reading proficiency rates are lower than the state averages. However, the school does perform better than the district and state in 3rd grade math proficiency. In contrast, Medford Secondary struggles with math proficiency, with only 12.96% of 11th graders meeting the standard, compared to 34.96% statewide. The secondary school does have a higher four-year graduation rate and a lower dropout rate than the state average.
Overall, the Medford Public School District as a whole is ranked 286 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement. Both schools have consistently low rankings and ratings, suggesting ongoing challenges in the district. The high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools also suggest a need to consider the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student achievement.
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