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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56387


At a glance
4
Schools
862
Students
Top rankedDiscovery Community Elementary793rd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools
Biggest riser
St. Cloud Area Learning Center up 22 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 56387 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the St. Cloud Public School District. These schools serve a high-need student population, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Discovery Community Elementary has the largest enrollment but the lowest performance on state assessments, with only 20-24% of students proficient in math and 24-28% proficient in reading. In contrast, the St. Cloud Area Learning Center, an alternative high school, has a relatively small enrollment but a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, despite very low proficiency rates on state assessments.

Overall, the schools in the 56387 zip code area face significant challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally low across the district. However, the presence of alternative education options and the potential for targeted interventions suggest opportunities for improving educational outcomes in this community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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