Summary:
The 56387 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Discovery Community Elementary and EC Sp Educational at Quarryview Educational Center, both of which appear to be underperforming compared to state averages. The data reveals that these schools struggle with low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and high rates of students from low-income families.
Discovery Community Elementary has consistently lower proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to the St. Cloud Public School District and the state of Minnesota. The school's overall Math proficiency rate was just 20.87% in the 2024-2025 school year, far below the district's 24.81% and the state's 45.21%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Discovery Community Elementary has a low statewide ranking, placing between 738 and 803 out of 845-881 Minnesota elementary schools in the past three school years.
The high free and reduced lunch rates at both Discovery Community Elementary (84.81%) and EC Sp Educational at Quarryview Educational Center (70.39%) suggest that these schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, which may be contributing to their academic challenges. The data highlights the need for these schools to implement strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of Math and Reading proficiency.
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