Summary:
The 56309 zip code is home to a single public high school, Ashby Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Ashby Public School District. While the district is ranked 130 out of 446 in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating, Ashby Secondary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, ranging from 219 out of 476 schools in 2022-2023 to 381 out of 480 schools in 2023-2024.
Academically, Ashby Secondary's performance on the MCA-III assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science generally falling below the state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 84.2%, with a dropout rate of 4.4%. Additionally, Ashby Secondary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 36.88%, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.
Despite these areas of concern, Ashby Secondary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school's performance and the socioeconomic factors it faces suggest that targeted interventions and additional support may be necessary to help improve academic outcomes and ensure the school is providing a strong educational foundation for its students.
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