Summary:
The Hinckley-Finlayson School District in Minnesota is home to two elementary schools: Hinckley Elementary and Finlayson Elementary. While both schools are rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, Finlayson Elementary consistently outperforms Hinckley Elementary on key metrics, including higher test scores, a better statewide ranking, and a lower student-teacher ratio.
Finlayson Elementary has significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science compared to Hinckley Elementary and the district as a whole. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Finlayson Elementary had a 46.34% proficiency rate in Math for all grades, compared to 30.84% at Hinckley Elementary and 28.19% for the district. Additionally, Finlayson Elementary has a higher statewide ranking among Minnesota elementary schools, ranking 570 out of 881 in 2023-2024, compared to Hinckley Elementary's ranking of 684 out of 881.
While Hinckley Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 64.71% White, 15.42% Native American, and 11.56% two or more races, it also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 70.79%, compared to 51.92% at Finlayson Elementary. This suggests that Hinckley Elementary serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to its lower academic performance. The significant difference in performance between the two schools within the same district highlights the importance of factors beyond just district-level policies and resources, such as school-specific leadership, teaching quality, and community engagement.
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