Summary:
The 56573 zip code is home to a single middle school, Prairie Wind Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. As part of the Perham-Dent Public School District, Prairie Wind Middle School has earned a 4-star rating and ranks 124 out of 519 middle schools in Minnesota.
Prairie Wind Middle School's academic performance is generally strong, with reading proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. However, math proficiency rates are slightly below the district and state levels, suggesting an area for improvement. The school's science proficiency is on par with the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.9, the school has a slightly higher ratio than the national average for middle schools, which may be a factor to consider.
Serving a student population with a 36.29% free/reduced lunch rate, Prairie Wind Middle School caters to a moderately economically disadvantaged community. This indicates the school may need to provide additional support and resources to help these students succeed. Overall, Prairie Wind Middle School appears to be a solid performer within its district and the state, with particular strengths in reading proficiency, but with opportunities for improvement in math and in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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