Summary:
The 56301 zip code area in St. Cloud, Minnesota is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the St. Cloud Public School District. While the district as a whole performs below the state average, a few schools stand out in the area.
Oak Hill Community Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, the two charter schools in the area, Stride Academy K-8 Charter School and Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud, have lower proficiency rates than the state, despite having smaller class sizes. The high schools, Technical Senior High and Newport Academy, have similar graduation and dropout rates, though Technical Senior High has higher proficiency rates.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as the schools with the highest percentages of free or reduced-price lunch recipients also have the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, the St. Cloud Public School District as a whole is performing below the state averages in both math and reading proficiency, indicating a need for district-wide improvement efforts.
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