Summary:
The 55735 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center), and no middle schools. These schools are part of the East Central School District and the Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
Among the standout schools in the area, Finlayson Elementary stands out with its relatively strong academic performance, with 50% of students proficient or better in Math and 48.39% in Reading across all grades in 2024-2025. This small elementary school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, East Central Senior Secondary has a higher graduation rate (84.2%) and lower dropout rate (4.4%) compared to the state averages, but its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages, especially in Math.
The data also reveals that the schools in the 55735 zip code area have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.14% to 81.58%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area. This is particularly evident at Crossroads Area Learning Center, the alternative high school, which has the lowest academic performance and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These findings highlight the importance of factors beyond just location, such as school resources, teaching quality, and student demographics, in shaping academic outcomes.
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