Summary:
The city of Paynesville, Minnesota is home to two schools: Paynesville Area Secondary School and Paynesville Area Elementary. While the elementary school has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 4-star rating, the secondary school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and rating, dropping from the top 45% to the bottom 25% of Minnesota high schools.
Paynesville Area Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In contrast, Paynesville Area Secondary School has struggled with math and reading proficiency, scoring well below the state average. The secondary school also had a lower four-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a higher dropout rate of 4.4% compared to the state averages.
Both Paynesville Area Schools had similar free and reduced lunch rates, around 29-30%, which is slightly higher than the state average. The elementary school had a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.1, compared to 14.6 at the secondary school. These findings suggest that while the elementary school is a standout performer, the secondary school presents an opportunity for the district to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to support student achievement.
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