Middle Schools in Community School Of Excellence

The Community School of Excellence - Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 5-8 within the Community School Of Excellence district in Minnesota. With an enrollment of 575 students, the school faces significant academic and resource challenges, as evidenced by its low performance metrics and high student-teacher ratio.

Academically, the school struggles, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science falling well below the statewide averages across all grade levels. For example, only 25.93% of students are proficient or better in math, compared to 45.21% statewide, and just 28.77% are proficient or better in reading, compared to 49.59% statewide. The school's 1-star rating and ranking of 396 out of 519 middle schools in Minnesota further highlight its academic challenges.

Compounding these academic issues are significant socioeconomic factors, with 83.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 287.5 students per teacher suggests a lack of resources and personalized attention, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Addressing these multifaceted challenges will require a comprehensive, collaborative effort involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.