Summary:
The St. Francis Area Schools district in Minnesota is home to two middle schools: St. Francis Middle and Saints Online Middle School. While St. Francis Middle is the larger of the two with 896 students, Saints Online Middle School is a smaller virtual school with only 13 students.
St. Francis Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 177th out of 519 schools in 2024-2025 to 324th out of 545 schools in 2023-2024, and then 391st out of 529 schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance on MCA-III math and reading assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in 7th grade reading and 6th grade math. Additionally, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 38.84% in 2023-2024, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
In contrast, Saints Online Middle School has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 2.1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school also has an even higher free/reduced lunch rate of 46.15% in 2023-2024, indicating that a significant portion of its student population comes from low-income families. These factors may contribute to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the two middle schools in the St. Francis Area Schools district.
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