Farmington Public School District

The Farmington Public School District in Minnesota consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of performance, with some standout institutions like Meadowview Elementary and Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Farmington Elementary and Riverview Elementary struggle with lower academic performance, particularly in math.

The data reveals significant variation in school performance across the district, with Meadowview Elementary standing out for its high state-wide ranking, excellent student-teacher ratio, and strong proficiency rates in math, reading, and science. In contrast, Farmington Elementary and Riverview Elementary have lower proficiency rates, particularly in math, which may be linked to their higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for economic disadvantage.

The data also suggests a need to address declining academic performance as students progress from elementary to middle and high school, particularly in math. While Farmington High School stands out for its strong 94% four-year graduation rate, the district's statewide rankings for its schools have fluctuated over the years, indicating the need for a deeper analysis of the factors driving these changes and the development of targeted strategies to improve student outcomes across all grade levels.