Summary:
The Fergus Falls Public School District in Minnesota operates four elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data analysis reveals that Cleveland Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years. Meanwhile, the virtual iQ Academy K-5 struggles academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.
Cleveland Elementary outperforms the district and state in both math and reading proficiency across all grades, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has the highest student-teacher ratio, indicating smaller class sizes. Adams Elementary also ranks in the top 25-30% of Minnesota elementary schools and outperforms the district and state in math proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade. McKinley Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.8.
The virtual iQ Academy K-5 stands out with the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 66.39%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. This school also has the lowest proficiency rates, particularly in 5th-grade math and reading, raising questions about the challenges of virtual learning and the need for additional support or resources to ensure equity in educational opportunities.
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