Summary:
The 56367 zip code in Minnesota is home to a single public elementary school, Rice Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 361 students. The school is part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district, which is ranked 240 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Rice Elementary has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-district proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subjects, it also faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. The school's all-grades proficiency rates in math (44%) and reading (49.71%) are slightly lower than the state averages. However, its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 50.88% is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, over one-third of Rice Elementary's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential economic challenges for the school's population.
The data suggests that Rice Elementary has opportunities for improvement, particularly in math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 381 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 485 out of 872 in 2024-2025, indicating that it may be falling behind relative to other schools in the state. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school better serve its students and improve its overall performance.
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