Summary:
The Technical Academies of Minnesota district is home to two high schools, DREAM Technical Academy and CHOICE Technical Academy, both of which appear to be struggling academically. The data reveals significant challenges across key metrics, including low proficiency rates on standardized tests, below-average graduation rates, and high dropout rates compared to state averages.
Academically, both schools have extremely low proficiency rates in math, reading, and science on the MCA-III assessments, with DREAM Technical Academy reporting 0% proficiency in 11th-grade math. The district-level proficiency rates for the Technical Academies of Minnesota are also significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the schools' four-year graduation rates, at 50.0% for DREAM Technical Academy and 37.5% for CHOICE Technical Academy, are well below the state average, while their dropout rates are higher than the state norm.
The student demographics at these schools also raise concerns about equity and access to quality education. Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with DREAM Technical Academy at 76.84% and CHOICE Technical Academy at 80.39%. Furthermore, the student-teacher ratios are significantly higher than the state average, at 34.4 for DREAM Technical Academy and 42.8 for CHOICE Technical Academy, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture, and significant efforts and interventions are likely needed to improve the educational outcomes for students in the Technical Academies of Minnesota district.
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