Summary:
The Willow River Public School District contains one elementary school, Willow River Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance is relatively average compared to other elementary schools in the state of Minnesota, with some areas of strength and others that need improvement.
Willow River Elementary has 224 students enrolled, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 1. The school's overall proficiency rates in math and reading are slightly below the state average, at 45.74% and 48.84% respectively, compared to the Minnesota averages of 45.21% and 49.59%. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate is 44.2%, indicating a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Willow River Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 319th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 442nd out of 872 in 2024-2025.
While Willow River Elementary performs well in certain grade levels, such as 3rd grade math and 5th grade reading, it struggles in other areas, like 4th grade reading and 6th grade math. This uneven performance across grade levels suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure more consistent performance. Additionally, the school's relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate may be a contributing factor to its overall academic performance, and the school may require additional support and resources to address the needs of these students.
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