Summary:
The 55706 zip code area in Minnesota is home to two schools: Northeast Range Secondary, the only high school in the area, and Babbitt Elementary, the sole elementary school. Both schools serve a high-need population, with a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the academic performance of these schools is concerning, with both receiving low statewide rankings and below-average proficiency rates in math and reading.
Northeast Range Secondary has consistently ranked between 357-402 out of around 450-480 Minnesota high schools, earning a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its math and reading proficiency rates are significantly below the state and district averages, with only 5.56% of 11th graders proficient in math and 27.27% proficient in reading. The school also has a relatively high dropout rate of 4.4% but a decent 84.2% four-year graduation rate.
Babbitt Elementary has also received low statewide rankings, ranking between 601-646 out of around 845-872 Minnesota elementary schools, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency rates are mixed, with some grades performing better than the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Like Northeast Range Secondary, Babbitt Elementary serves a high-need population, with 57.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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