Minneapolis Public School District

The Minneapolis Public School District encompasses 81 schools, including 44 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 24 high schools, and 5 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the city. The district's performance varies significantly, with several standout schools achieving exceptional results, while others struggle to meet state averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Southwest High School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state, and several high-achieving elementary schools, such as Barton Elementary, Armatage Elementary, Field Elementary, and Lake Harriet Upper Elementary, all of which rank in the top 5% or 1% of Minnesota elementary schools. These standout schools demonstrate the district's potential to deliver exceptional educational outcomes.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps, both within the district and compared to state averages. The district-wide four-year graduation rate of 84.2% is on par with the state, but the dropout rate of 4.4% is slightly higher. Proficiency rates in math and reading also lag behind state averages, suggesting a need to address equity and opportunity gaps across the district's schools. The strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance underscores the importance of targeted interventions to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensure all children in the Minneapolis Public School District have access to a high-quality education.