Summary:
The St. James Public School District in Minnesota operates three elementary schools: St. James Northside Elementary, Armstrong School, and St. James Early Childhood. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are located within the St. James community.
Among the three schools, St. James Northside Elementary stands out as the largest with 492 students and the highest test scores, with 42.24% proficiency in Math and 34.48% proficiency in Reading. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but it is currently ranked 579 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Armstrong School and St. James Early Childhood are smaller, with 67 and 10 students, respectively, and focus on pre-kindergarten education. These smaller schools have higher free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and higher student-teacher ratios, which may impact the quality of education.
Across the district, all three schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 59.7% to 64.84%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This finding highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by these students and ensure equitable educational opportunities. The variation in school size and student-teacher ratios within the district may also have implications for resource allocation, teaching methods, and overall educational experiences for the students.
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