Summary:
The 55719 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Chisholm Public School District, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the district faces some academic challenges, particularly in math and science proficiency, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with the highest reading and math proficiency rates in the district.
Academically, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is the strongest performer, with 41.67% math proficiency and 45.83% reading proficiency in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Chisholm Elementary also shows promising results, particularly in reading, with a 42.36% proficiency rate. However, Chisholm Secondary lags behind, with graduation rates below the state average and dropout rates higher than the state.
The schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.37% to 61.4%. This suggests that the district may need to focus on addressing these challenges to improve overall academic performance, particularly in math and science. The strong performance of Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary provides a model for what can be achieved, even in the face of these challenges.
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