Summary:
The 55420 zip code area of Bloomington, Minnesota is home to 4 elementary schools: Valley View Elementary, Indian Mounds Elementary, Compass Academy, and Success Academy Bloomington Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Bloomington Public School District, New Century School, and Success Academy districts.
Among the schools, Compass Academy stands out with the highest overall proficiency rates in both math and reading, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Success Academy Bloomington Elementary also has some standout metrics, particularly in 3rd grade math and 5th grade reading. However, the other schools in the area, Valley View Elementary and Indian Mounds Elementary, face significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data reveals that the schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, Compass Academy and Success Academy Bloomington Elementary, also have the lowest statewide rankings and ratings, suggesting that high-poverty schools may face greater challenges in achieving high academic performance. However, the data also shows that there may be opportunities for these schools to learn from their own successes and implement strategies to improve performance across all grades and subjects.
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