Summary:
The city of Saint James, Minnesota, is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle/high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in this area face some challenges, with academic performance generally lagging behind state averages, but also show signs of potential for improvement.
The largest elementary school in the district is St. James Northside Elementary, which has 492 students and a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 64.84%. While its math and reading proficiency rates are lower than the state averages, they are higher than the district averages. In contrast, St. James Middle/High School, the only middle/high school in the district, has a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, which is slightly lower than the state average, and its math and reading proficiency rates are below the state averages but on par with the district.
The St. James Public School District as a whole faces challenges, with student-teacher ratios varying widely and a high percentage of students from low-income families across the elementary schools. However, the presence of two early childhood education programs, Armstrong School and St. James Early Childhood, suggests a focus on providing educational opportunities for the youngest learners, which could be a positive step in addressing any achievement gaps.
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