Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56589

The 56589 zip code is home to 3 schools - 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center), and no elementary schools. These schools serve a high-need student population, as evidenced by the consistently high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients across all three institutions.

The standout schools in this area are Waubun Alternative Learning Center and Waubun Elementary. Waubun Alternative Learning Center has a small student population of 39 and impressive graduation and dropout rates, but a very high student-teacher ratio of 58.2. Waubun Elementary, the middle school, has generally higher proficiency rates than the district-wide averages, though still below state levels, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8.

Across the schools in the 56589 zip code, graduation rates and dropout rates are similar, but test scores at Waubun Secondary are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in 11th-grade math. This suggests the alternative learning center may be better equipped to support its students' academic needs. Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges in terms of student performance and socioeconomic factors, and may require targeted interventions and support to improve and better serve their students.