Summary:
The 55021 zip code area of Faribault, Minnesota is home to 17 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools demonstrating strong results while others struggle.
Among the standout schools, Surad Academy, a public charter elementary school, has the highest math proficiency rates in the district at 30.56%, far exceeding the district and state averages. Similarly, Roosevelt Elementary, a public school, boasts the highest reading proficiency rates at 42.63%, also well above the district and state levels. Another high-performing school is Cannon River STEM School, a public charter serving grades K-8, with 27.78% of students proficient or better in reading and 30.56% in math.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with many schools struggling to meet academic standards. The four-year graduation rate for the district is 84.2%, slightly below the state average, and the dropout rate is 4.4%, higher than the state average. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.94% to 95.45%, indicate high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population, which likely contributes to the overall low academic performance across the district. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions and support to help all students in the 55021 zip code area succeed.
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