Summary:
The Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Voyageurs Expeditionary district in Minnesota. With an enrollment of just 42 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota middle schools over the past 3 years, with rankings between 481 and 535 out of 519-545 total middle schools.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments that are drastically below state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's overall math proficiency rate was just 7.5%, compared to the state average of 45.21%. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is overwhelmingly economically disadvantaged, with 85.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.
Further compounding the challenges faced by Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School is its extremely high student-teacher ratio of 41.1 to 1 in 2023-2024, well above the state average. This suggests the school is severely understaffed, which could hinder its ability to provide the individualized attention and support needed to improve student outcomes. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic and resource challenges facing this small middle school, and significant interventions and support will be required to address these issues.
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