Best Public Schools in Zip Code 58324

The 58324 zip code area is home to two schools - North Star Elementary School and North Star High School, both part of the North Star 10 district. While North Star Elementary School has consistently performed well, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, North Star High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a 5-star rating to a 0-star rating in recent years.

North Star Elementary School outperforms the district and the state in math proficiency across most grade levels, and is on par with the district in reading proficiency. In contrast, North Star High School struggles academically, with only 10% of students proficient in math and 29.5% proficient in reading, significantly below the district and state averages. The high school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% is a positive metric, though it lacks comparative data to the district or state.

Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The per-student spending for both schools is higher than the state average, but the academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the investment. The high chronic absenteeism rate at North Star Elementary School is an area of concern that may be impacting the school's performance, and the district may need to address equity challenges and ensure efficient resource allocation to improve student outcomes across the board.