Summary:
The 56266 zip code has only one public high school, Cedar Mountain Secondary, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Cedar Mountain School District. The school is struggling academically, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.
Cedar Mountain Secondary had a 84.2% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, but a concerning 4.4% dropout rate. The school's 11th grade math proficiency rate was just 12.2% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 34.96%, and its 10th grade reading proficiency rate was 22.22%, well below the state average of 51.26%. The school's science proficiency rate for the end-of-course exam was also significantly lower than the state average, at just 12.5%.
The high student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1 at Cedar Mountain Secondary may contribute to the academic challenges, as it can make it difficult to provide individualized attention and support to students. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 345 out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 387 out of 450 in 2024-2025. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community to support student success.
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