Summary:
The 55760 zip code is home to two schools: McGregor Elementary and McGregor Secondary, both part of the McGregor Public School District. While McGregor Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Minnesota elementary schools, McGregor Secondary has not performed as strongly, with a lower statewide ranking.
McGregor Elementary stands out with its above-average math and reading proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, McGregor Secondary lags behind the state and district averages in math and reading proficiency, especially in 11th grade. The secondary school also has a slightly lower four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to the state average.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the community may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact academic achievement. The data highlights the need to investigate the factors driving the performance differences between the two schools and to identify strategies to support the improvement of McGregor Secondary's academic outcomes.
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