Summary:
The city of Preston, Minnesota has a single elementary school, Fillmore Central Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 295 students. Despite being the only school in the area, Fillmore Central Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 373rd out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 206th out of 872 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding increase in its star rating from 3 to 4 out of 5.
Fillmore Central Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the state averages, particularly in math and reading proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 60% compared to the state average of 45.21%, and its reading proficiency rate was 61.67% compared to the state average of 49.59%. The school's small student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2 may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.
While the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 42.71%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families, its strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting these students. Overall, Fillmore Central Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is well-equipped to meet the needs of its student population in the city of Preston, Minnesota.
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