Summary:
The 56573 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Heart of the Lake Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with an enrollment of 596 students. This school stands out as a strong performer, with higher proficiency rates in Math compared to the Perham-Dent Public School District and the state of Minnesota. However, the school's Reading proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are lower than the district average, indicating an area for potential improvement.
Heart of the Lake Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, suggesting smaller class sizes that may contribute to its academic success. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 41.95%. Despite this, the school has maintained a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 380 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools in 2024-2025 (3 out of 5 stars) and 478 out of 845 in 2022-2023 (2 out of 5 stars).
Overall, Heart of the Lake Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with particular strengths in Math instruction. However, the school may have room for improvement in Reading, and its economically diverse student population and small class sizes are important factors to consider when evaluating its performance.
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