Summary:
The 55125 zip code area is home to 4 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Lake Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking in the top 5% of all middle schools in Minnesota. In contrast, the other schools in the area - Woodbury Middle School, E-Stem Middle School, and Falcon View Connections Middle - have more average or below-average performance compared to state and district benchmarks.
Lake Middle School is the standout in this group, consistently ranking among the top 25 middle schools in Minnesota and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the South Washington County Schools district and the state of Minnesota on standardized test scores in both math and reading. In contrast, E-Stem Middle School has the lowest proficiency rates, with only around 30% of students proficient in reading and under 15% proficient in math.
The data also reveals notable differences in student demographics, with Lake Middle School having a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 14.05%, while E-Stem Middle School has the highest rate at 74.31%. This suggests that economic disadvantage may be a significant challenge for some of these schools, potentially impacting their ability to allocate resources and support student learning.
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