Summary:
The Grand Rapids Public School District in Minnesota consists of 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 144 out of 446 in Minnesota and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. East Rapids Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages on MCA-III test scores for math and reading, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools. Robert J. Elkington Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools with strong MCA-III test scores, particularly in reading. Additionally, Bigfork Secondary, a 7-12 school, has relatively high MCA-III test scores compared to the district, especially in reading, and ranks in the top 40% of Minnesota high schools.
However, the data also reveals significant variation in academic performance across the district. While some schools excel, others, such as the Grand Rapids Area Learning Center and Middle Area Learning Center, struggle significantly. The district as a whole has room for improvement, as its performance is generally below the state average on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, and MCA-III test scores. Identifying and replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools could help raise achievement district-wide.
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