Summary:
The city of Prior Lake, Minnesota is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district. The standout schools in the district are Jeffers Pond Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School, which also receives high marks and strong test scores.
The schools in the district have varying levels of racial diversity and socioeconomic status, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates that range from 11.07% at Jeffers Pond Elementary to 41.57% at the Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with the elementary schools generally having better ratios than the middle and high schools. Overall, the district's schools perform well on standardized tests, with many exceeding state averages in Math, Reading, and Science.
While the district has several high-performing schools, the data suggests it also faces some challenges, particularly with its alternative learning programs. The Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center has significantly lower test scores, a lower graduation rate, and a higher dropout rate compared to the district's other schools. Addressing these challenges and continuing to support the district's strengths will be important for ensuring all students in Prior Lake receive a quality education.
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