Summary:
The 56701 zip code in Minnesota is home to a single elementary school, Challenger Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 781 students. Challenger Elementary is part of the Thief River Falls School District, which is ranked 238 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Challenger Elementary generally outperforms the Thief River Falls School District and the state of Minnesota in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 52.59% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 39.92% for the district and 45.21% for the state. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 402 out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 489 out of 881 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), indicating variable performance compared to other schools in the state.
Challenger Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1, which could be a positive factor, but it also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 43.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may face additional resource and support needs for its students. Overall, Challenger Elementary appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its district, but its variable statewide ranking and the economic challenges faced by its student population indicate that there may be room for improvement or additional support to ensure consistent, high-quality education for all students.
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