Summary:
The 56011 zip code contains a single middle school, Belle Plaine Junior High, which serves grades 7-8 and has an enrollment of 249 students. Based on the available data, Belle Plaine Junior High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023, before rebounding to a 4-star rating again in 2024-2025.
Academically, the school's math and reading proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, indicating it is performing reasonably well. However, its science proficiency rates are notably lower than the district and state averages. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 23.69% suggests it has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to other schools in the state, and its student-teacher ratio of 23.5 to 1 is slightly higher than the typical recommended range.
Overall, Belle Plaine Public School District appears to be a moderately performing middle school, with some areas of strength and some areas for improvement. While the school is generally meeting or exceeding state and district averages in core academic subjects, there is room for improvement, particularly in science proficiency and maintaining consistent high performance.
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