Summary:
The zip code 55719 contains only one elementary school, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary, which is part of the Chisholm Public School District. While Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary's test scores are generally higher than the district average, they fall short of the state averages in both math and reading proficiency. However, the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need, as indicated by the 61.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is projected to have 41.67% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math for all grades, compared to the district average of 25.32% and the state average of 45.21%. For 3rd grade MCA-III Math, the school's projected proficiency rate of 41.67% matches the district average but falls short of the state average of 57.93%. In MCA-III Reading for all grades, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is projected to have 45.83% proficiency, higher than the district average of 40.24% but lower than the state average of 49.59%. For 3rd grade MCA-III Reading, the school's projected proficiency rate of 45.83% matches the district average and is slightly higher than the state average of 46.14%.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students, Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary's performance suggests room for improvement to reach the state-level benchmarks. Further analysis and comparison to similar schools or districts would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
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