Summary:
The city of Princeton, Minnesota is home to a diverse set of 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools (2 of which are alternative), and 0 alternative schools. The schools in this Princeton Public School District serve students from pre-K through 12th grade, providing a range of educational options for the community.
Among the standout schools in the district, Princeton High School is the largest, with 974 students, and has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with over 50% of 11th graders proficient or better in Math and Reading on the MCA-III tests. In contrast, Princeton Middle School has more mixed results, with some grades performing above average and others below. At the elementary level, Princeton Intermediate School stands out, with the highest MCA-III Math proficiency rates in the district, significantly exceeding the district and state averages.
The district as a whole performs relatively well academically, with several schools surpassing state averages on MCA-III tests. However, there are notable differences in free/reduced lunch rates among the schools, ranging from 32.03% at Princeton High School to 57.53% at Early Childhood Special Education, indicating potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with the elementary schools having lower ratios than the middle and high schools, which may contribute to the stronger academic performance at the elementary level.
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