Summary:
The 56178 zip code area is served by a single elementary school, Rtr Elementary School, which is part of the Rtr Public Schools district. With 262 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.2, Rtr Elementary stands out for its relatively small class sizes, which may allow for more individualized attention.
Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed. In Math, Rtr Elementary outperforms the state average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. However, in Reading, the school's proficiency rates are generally lower than the state, except for a strong 5th-grade performance. Interestingly, the school shines in 5th-grade Science, with a proficiency rate of 66.67% compared to the state average of 45.02%. Despite these variations, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 350th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 447th out of 872 in 2024-2025.
One notable characteristic of Rtr Elementary is its higher-than-average free/reduced lunch rate of 35.5%, suggesting the school serves a population with greater economic challenges. This factor may impact the school's resources and the academic performance of its students. Overall, while Rtr Elementary has some academic strengths, particularly in Math and Science, it also faces challenges in Reading proficiency and supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.
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