Summary:
The Chatfield Public Schools district in Minnesota consists of two schools - Chatfield Elementary School and Chatfield Secondary. The data shows that Chatfield Elementary is the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Chatfield Secondary has seen more fluctuation in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 25% to the middle 50% of Minnesota high schools over the past 3 years, with a lower 3-star rating.
Chatfield Elementary has 445 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6 compared to 16.4 at Chatfield Secondary, which has 437 students. Chatfield Elementary also has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 27.42% compared to 22.88% at Chatfield Secondary. Despite these differences, Chatfield Elementary outperforms the district and state averages on MCA-III math and reading proficiency rates across all grade levels, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its student population.
Chatfield Secondary has a 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 4.4% dropout rate. The differences in student-teacher ratios and free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and secondary schools may be contributing factors to their relative performance. Further investigation into the schools' practices, resources, and support systems could provide more insights to help inform strategies for continuous improvement across the Chatfield Public Schools system.
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