Summary:
The city of Saint Francis, Minnesota is home to 8 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the St. Francis Area Schools district. The schools in this area display a range of performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.
St. Francis Elementary School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools and achieving high proficiency rates on standardized tests, with 65.89% of students proficient or better in Math and 61.92% in Reading. In contrast, St. Francis Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and test scores, with only 24.84% of students proficient or better in Math. The district's alternative and virtual schools, such as Saints Academy and Saints Online High School, also struggle with significantly lower test scores and rankings compared to the traditional public schools.
The schools in the St. Francis Area Schools district serve a diverse population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.58% to 52.1%. While the district overall performs at or above the state average, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in Math proficiency at the middle school level and in supporting the alternative and virtual school options.
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