Summary:
The 55336 zip code in Minnesota is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 179 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the individual schools have seen fluctuating performance in recent years.
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High stands out with a 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 4.4% dropout rate, both of which are relatively strong compared to state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, going from 290 out of 476 schools in 2022-2023 to 179 out of 480 schools in 2023-2024, and then dropping back to 198 out of 450 schools in 2024-2025. Meanwhile, GSL Junior High School has seen its rating improve from 1-star to 3-stars over the same period, suggesting the district may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement across grade levels.
The schools in the district generally perform below the state average in math and reading proficiency, with Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High scoring 32.04% proficient or better in math and 50.48% proficient or better in reading for the 2024-2025 school year. The district's free/reduced lunch rates vary, with Lincoln Elementary having the highest at 52.23% and Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High having the lowest at 36.02%, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be influencing academic performance. However, the schools in the district generally have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a strength in providing more personalized attention and support for students.
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