Summary:
The Crosby-Ironton Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: Cuyuna Range Elementary and Crosby-Ironton Secondary. Based on the available data, Crosby-Ironton Secondary appears to be the standout school in the district, ranking in the top 28% of Minnesota high schools and outperforming state averages on key academic metrics.
Crosby-Ironton Secondary boasts a strong 84.2% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the district and state on 10th grade reading proficiency (61.67% vs. 51.26% statewide) and 7th grade math proficiency (49.33% vs. 40.86% statewide). In contrast, Cuyuna Range Elementary has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years, dropping from 273 out of 845 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 506 out of 872 in 2024-2025, and its math and reading proficiency rates tend to lag behind state averages.
The data also reveals notable differences between the two schools, such as Cuyuna Range Elementary having a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8 compared to 17.4 at Crosby-Ironton Secondary. Additionally, both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, with over 45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the analysis highlights Crosby-Ironton Secondary as the stronger performer in the district, while also identifying areas for potential improvement at Cuyuna Range Elementary.
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