Summary:
The 56011 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a range of performance, with some standout institutions like Belle Plaine Senior High and Oak Crest Elementary leading the pack.
Belle Plaine Senior High has demonstrated consistent improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and boasting an impressive 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.4% dropout rate. Oak Crest Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency, particularly in the lower grade levels. Meanwhile, Belle Plaine Junior High has also seen an improvement in its statewide ranking and holds its own against the district and state in terms of academic performance.
The data reveals a performance gap between the elementary, middle, and high school levels, with the high school and middle school generally outperforming the elementary schools. The free/reduced lunch rates across the schools suggest varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which could be a factor in their academic performance. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios range from 11.4 at Chatfield Elementary to 23.5 at Belle Plaine Junior High, which may also contribute to the observed differences in school performance.
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