Summary:
The 55037 zip code in Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Hinckley-Finlayson School District, except for the Pine County Transition Program, which is part of the St. Croix River Education District.
Among the standout schools in the area, Hinckley Elementary has relatively high proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math, but a significant drop in 5th and 6th grade math and reading, well below district and state levels. Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, but its math proficiency rates are low across all grades, while reading proficiency is closer to state averages. The small Empower Learning Center shares similar graduation and dropout rates with Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary, suggesting it serves a similar student population.
The schools in the 55037 zip code serve a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 46.67% to 66.67%. While the small student-teacher ratios at Empower Learning Center and Pine County Transition Program indicate a focus on individualized attention, the overall academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally below state averages, especially in math. This is a concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to support student success.
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