Summary:
The city of Renville, Minnesota is home to two schools - Renville County West Elementary and Renville County West Senior High, both part of the Renville County West Schools district. While the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, the high school stands out as a strong performer, ranking as high as 101 out of 476 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high school's academic performance is notably stronger, with higher proficiency rates on the MCA-III math and reading assessments compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the high school's 10th grade reading proficiency rate was 58.82%, well above the district and state averages. The high school also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate at 84.2% and a lower dropout rate of 4.4% in 2023-2024, indicating stronger student outcomes.
While both schools serve a relatively high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates over 49%, the data suggests that the Renville County West Senior High is the standout school in the district, offering a stronger academic program and better student outcomes. However, both schools face challenges in terms of math proficiency, which lags behind the state average, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support in this area.
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