Summary:
The Duluth Public Schools Academy district in Minnesota operates two elementary schools: North Star Academy and Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy. Both schools serve students in grades K-5 and face significant academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments well below the state averages.
North Star Academy is the larger of the two schools, with 590 students, compared to 172 students at Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy. While North Star Academy generally outperforms Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy in academic assessments, both schools struggle to meet state standards, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-50% compared to the state averages of 40-57%. The schools' performance is particularly low in Math, with proficiency rates in the 20-30% range for all grades, compared to the state average of around 40-58%.
The Duluth Public Schools Academy district as a whole is ranked 312 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Both North Star Academy and Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy are ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with North Star Academy consistently ranking lower than Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy. Addressing the academic performance gaps and identifying the underlying factors that contribute to the schools' struggles will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this district.
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