Summary:
The St. Michael-Albertville Schools district in Minnesota is home to five exceptional elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. These schools consistently demonstrate strong academic performance, with two standout institutions - Big Woods Elementary and St. Michael Elementary - ranking among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.
Big Woods Elementary is the district's academic powerhouse, with 76.33% of students proficient or better in Math and 66.08% in Reading, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's impressive 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 95th out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools further solidify its reputation for excellence. In contrast, Fieldstone Elementary School and Albertville Primary demonstrate more average academic performance, with test scores closer to the district and state benchmarks.
The district's student population is predominantly white, ranging from 79.42% to 85% across the schools. However, there is some diversity, with St. Michael Elementary having the highest percentage of minority students at 20.58%. The schools also serve students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 15.76% to 27.27%. Additionally, the district offers a virtual elementary school option, STMA Online Elementary, providing families with an alternative educational choice.
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