Summary:
The city of Rosemount, Minnesota is home to a strong school district, the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district, which operates 12 schools including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The district is ranked 108 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Several schools in the district stand out, including Shannon Park Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores. Rosemount Senior High is also a top performer, ranking in the top 30-39 high schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating. Additionally, Rosemount Middle is a high-performing middle school, ranking in the top 35-55 and earning a 4-5 star rating.
While the district as a whole performs well, the data reveals some challenges faced by the alternative schools in the area. These schools tend to have lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional public schools. However, the alternative schools also serve more economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch. The data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating school performance, rather than relying solely on test scores.
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