Summary:
The city of Windom, Minnesota is home to 6 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The Windom Public School District is ranked 218 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district is Windom Senior High, which performs strongly on state assessments, ranking 128 out of 450 Minnesota high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%. Another high-performing school is Windom Area Elementary, which exceeds the district and state averages on math and reading assessments, with 57% and 43% of students proficient or better, respectively, in 2024-2025.
In contrast, the alternative schools in the district, SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom and SWWC ELC - Windom, have significantly lower proficiency rates and higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting they may be serving a more disadvantaged student population and facing greater challenges in academic achievement. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools also highlights the socioeconomic diversity within the Windom Public School District, which may require tailored approaches to address the unique needs of different student populations.
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