Summary:
The Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools district in Minnesota consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center). The district serves a student population facing significant economic challenges, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Within the district, the Cass Lake-Bena Elementary school stands out as the highest performing, with the best test scores and proficiency rates in both math and reading compared to the other schools. In contrast, the Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Center, an alternative high school, has the lowest performance metrics in the district, with 0% proficiency in math for 11th graders and only 5% proficiency in reading across all grades.
Overall, the Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools district significantly underperforms the state averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Factors such as high poverty levels and achievement gaps between the schools suggest the need for targeted support and resources to improve outcomes for all students in the district.
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