Summary:
The 55723 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, North Woods Elementary, which serves students in the St. Louis County School District. While North Woods Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 372 out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 535 out of 872 in 2024-2025, the school's performance on MCA-III assessments is generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in specific grade levels.
In 2024-2025, North Woods Elementary's overall proficiency rates were 36.21% in Math and 46.55% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.21% and 49.59%, respectively. However, the school's performance on MCA-III Science assessments in 2023-2024 was better, with 54.55% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 32.33% and 39.56%, respectively. The school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 53.72% in the 2023-2024 school year, and a student-teacher ratio of 10.2, which is lower than the state average.
While the data provides insights into the performance and characteristics of North Woods Elementary, further analysis and contextualization would be necessary to draw more comprehensive conclusions and identify potential areas for improvement. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining statewide ranking and uneven academic performance could help inform strategies to support student success.
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