Summary:
The 56726 zip code area has only one high school, Greenbush-Middle River Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 99 students. This small, rural high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 169 out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 269 out of 450 in 2024-2025.
Greenbush-Middle River Secondary's academic performance is mixed, with relatively strong proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade math and reading, but significantly lower 11th grade math proficiency compared to the state average. The school's science proficiency rates also lag behind in the 25% range. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 9.7 is relatively low, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
With a free/reduced lunch rate of 25.25%, the school serves a moderate level of economically disadvantaged students, which can be a factor in academic performance. Overall, Greenbush-Middle River Secondary appears to be a small, rural high school facing challenges in maintaining its academic standing, but with the potential to leverage its favorable student-teacher ratio to support student success.
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