Summary:
The 55912 zip code area of Austin, Minnesota is home to 5 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. These schools are part of the Austin Public School District, which is ranked 399 out of 446 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the 5 schools, Southgate Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 648 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and boasting the strongest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades. In contrast, Sumner Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, particularly in reading, where only 15.79% of students were proficient in 2024-2025. Neveln Elementary also performs well, with the highest 3rd-grade math proficiency rate at 47.54% and relatively strong 3rd-grade reading proficiency.
Across all 5 schools, the student populations face significant economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 62.83% to 76.25%. This suggests that the district may need to focus on addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students to improve academic outcomes. The student-teacher ratios, however, are generally favorable, ranging from 12.5 to 17 students per teacher, which could be a strength to build upon.
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