Summary:
The zip code 56748 contains only one elementary school, Red Lake County Central Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 182 students. The school is ranked 486 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Red Lake County Central Elementary's performance is generally below the state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency. Math proficiency rates range from 24.32% to 68.18%, with the 3rd grade performing the best. Reading proficiency rates range from 27.27% to 66.67%, with the 4th grade performing the best. Science proficiency rates for all grades and 5th grade specifically are 33.33%, lower than the state averages of 39.56% and 45.02%, respectively. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 46.15%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the academic challenges, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, which is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes that may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Red Lake County Central Public School is facing some performance issues, but the small class sizes and demographic factors may be contributing factors to consider when addressing these challenges and improving student outcomes.
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