Summary:
The Columbia Heights Public School District operates 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 418 out of 446 in Minnesota and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in academic outcomes.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Highland Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. North Park School for Innovation also has strong proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd grade reading. Meanwhile, Columbia Heights Senior High stands out with a higher 4-year graduation rate compared to the district and state, though its test scores remain below state averages.
The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the schools in the Columbia Heights Public School District and the state averages, particularly in math and reading proficiency. This suggests that the district may need to focus on improving academic outcomes for its students. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district indicate that the schools are serving a population with significant economic challenges, which may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the academic performance of the schools.
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