Summary:
The Jackson County Central School District in Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Riverside Elementary and Pleasantview Elementary. Based on the available data, Riverside Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency.
Riverside Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Pleasantview Elementary has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.69% of Riverside students were proficient or better in math, compared to 48.51% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Riverside Elementary also has a higher percentage of students who are proficient or better in reading compared to the district and state, though the gap is smaller than in math. Both schools have similar student demographics, with a majority white student population and comparable free and reduced lunch rates.
The student-teacher ratios are relatively low for both schools, with Riverside Elementary at 11.1 and Pleasantview Elementary at 10.5. This may contribute to the academic performance of the schools. Overall, the data suggests that Riverside Elementary is the stronger performing school in the Jackson County Central School District, with consistently higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking.
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