Summary:
The 56013 zip code area in Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face some academic challenges, one school stands out as a potential bright spot for the community.
Among the schools, Blue Earth Area Secondary (high school) has the highest statewide ranking, ranking 170 out of 450 Minnesota high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. It also boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's performance on MCA-III tests is generally higher than the Blue Earth Area School District and state averages, particularly in reading.
In contrast, the other schools in the 56013 zip code area, including Blue Earth Area Elementary and Blue Earth Area Middle, generally perform below the state averages on MCA-III tests in both math and reading. Blue Earth Area Elementary has the lowest math and reading proficiency rates among the schools, with only 18.07% and 43.37% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. The schools in this area also have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.86% at Blue Earth Area Secondary to 70% at Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe.
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