Summary:
Endazhi-Nitaawiging is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in Redlake, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 90 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with proficiency rates on standardized tests well below the state averages.
Endazhi-Nitaawiging has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 861 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools in 2024-2025 and 871 out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school's overall Math proficiency rate was just 1.82% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.21%. Additionally, the school serves a high-needs population, with 84.44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, and a student-teacher ratio of 22.3, which is higher than the state average.
The consistently low performance and socioeconomic challenges faced by Endazhi-Nitaawiging raise concerns about the quality of education being provided to its students. Addressing the underlying issues, whether they are related to funding, teacher support, or community-level factors, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring that all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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