Summary:
The Lester Prairie Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools - Lester Prairie Secondary and Lester Prairie Elementary. The district is ranked 226 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lester Prairie Secondary High School stands out with a 4-star rating and a ranking of 127 out of 450 Minnesota high schools. The school demonstrates strong math proficiency, with 50% of 11th-grade students and 43.12% of all students proficient or better on the MCA-III math assessment. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 4.4%. In contrast, Lester Prairie Elementary excels in 4th-grade math, with 62.07% of students proficient or better, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1.
While both schools have areas of strength, they also face challenges. Both schools performed below the state average in several MCA-III assessments, particularly in reading proficiency. Additionally, the relatively high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools (over 37%) may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could impact student outcomes. The data suggests opportunities for improvement in curriculum, instruction, and support for students to address these areas of concern.
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