Summary:
The Crookston Public School District in Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Highland Elementary and Washington Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide educational opportunities in a diverse community.
Highland Elementary stands out as the larger and higher-performing school, with a student population of 435 and stronger proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Washington Elementary serves a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students, particularly Hispanic students, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Both schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the data suggests that Highland Elementary is providing more effective educational opportunities for its students, as evidenced by its higher proficiency rates on standardized assessments. The Crookston Public School District may want to examine the practices and resources at Highland Elementary to identify strategies that could be replicated at Washington Elementary to improve its academic performance.
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