Summary:
The Caledonia Public School District has one standout elementary school, Caledonia Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has 288 students. Caledonia Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota and earning 4 or 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The school's test scores are significantly above the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 77.52% of Caledonia Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 63.41% for the district and 49.85% statewide. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is likely beneficial for providing individualized attention and support to students.
While Caledonia Elementary serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 30.21% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's racial makeup is predominantly White (93.75%), which is not representative of the state's overall student population. This lack of diversity may be an area for the district to consider addressing in the future, as exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences can be valuable for student development.
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