Summary:
The 56074 zip code is home to two schools, Nicollet High School and Nicollet Elementary School, both part of the highly-ranked Nicollet Public School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in math and reading exceeding state averages, particularly at the elementary level.
Nicollet High School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 278th out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 82nd out of 450 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 to 4 stars. The school boasts a graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%. While math and reading proficiency rates are higher than the state average, science proficiency remains an area for improvement.
Nicollet Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with math and reading proficiency rates exceeding 60% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school has a slightly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the high school, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the elementary school population. Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for students.
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