Summary:
The city of Bertha, Minnesota is home to two schools - Bertha Elementary and Bertha Secondary - which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on the available data, Bertha Elementary appears to be the standout school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Minnesota elementary schools with strong academic performance, particularly in Math, Reading, and Science.
In contrast, Bertha Secondary has not performed as strongly, with lower test scores compared to the state averages, especially in Math. However, the school does have a high 94.1% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.9% dropout rate. Both schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a lack of racial diversity, with over 90% of students identifying as white.
The Bertha-Hewitt Public School District, which encompasses both Bertha Elementary and Bertha Secondary, is ranked 216th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating. Examining district-level policies, resource allocation, and support for schools could provide insights into how to better support the Bertha schools and address the academic performance gaps observed in the data.
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