Summary:
The 56221 zip code is home to two schools, Chokio-Alberta Secondary and Chokio-Alberta Elementary, both part of the Chokio-Alberta Public Schools district. While the secondary school has seen steady improvements in its statewide ranking, reaching 143 out of 450 Minnesota high schools, the elementary school has made significant progress, moving from 639 out of 858 to 311 out of 881 elementary schools in the state.
Chokio-Alberta Secondary stands out with its 84.2% 4-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average, and its strong performance in 11th-grade math proficiency, where 44.44% of students scored proficient or better compared to the state's 34.96%. Chokio-Alberta Elementary also excels, with reading proficiency rates across all grades surpassing the state average at 52.94% compared to 49.59%.
However, both schools face challenges, with overall math and reading proficiency rates generally below the state average. The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the secondary (37.33%) and elementary (55.38%) schools suggests that the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and potential collaboration opportunities within the district to address specific learning gaps and improve academic performance across all grade levels.
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