Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56241

The 56241 zip code is home to two schools: Yellow Medicine East Secondary, a high school serving grades 6-12, and Bert Raney Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. Both schools are performing below the state average in many academic metrics, particularly in math proficiency, and have low statewide rankings and ratings, suggesting they may be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.

Yellow Medicine East Secondary has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 25% of Minnesota high schools, and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has relatively low proficiency rates in both math and reading, a high dropout rate, and a relatively low graduation rate. In contrast, Bert Raney Elementary School has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 35% of Minnesota elementary schools, and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has mixed academic performance, with some grade levels performing above the state average in math and reading, while others are below.

Both schools in the 56241 zip code have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. This factor may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools. The data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the issues facing these schools and the implementation of targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.