Summary:
The Brandon-Evansville Public Schools district in Minnesota operates two elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the available data, Evansville Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized test scores in both math and reading.
Evansville Elementary has been ranked in the top 20-25% of Minnesota elementary schools in recent years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, 67.48% of Evansville Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 58.96% for the district and 45.21% statewide. Similarly, 59.68% of Evansville Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 54.91% for the district and 49.59% statewide. Evansville Elementary also has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.
In contrast, Brandon Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 11, compared to 17.1 at Evansville Elementary, suggesting more resources per student. However, Brandon Elementary's academic performance lags behind Evansville Elementary and the district and state averages. Further investigation into the factors contributing to Evansville Elementary's success, such as teaching practices, curriculum, or school leadership, could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Brandon-Evansville Public Schools district.
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