Summary:
The 56256 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Lac qui Parle Valley Schools district. While the Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary school stands out with strong academic performance and a low student-teacher ratio, the middle and high schools in the area face challenges, with declining statewide rankings and lower proficiency rates compared to state averages.
The Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary high school has seen a drop in its statewide ranking, from 217th out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 302nd out of 480 in 2023-2024. Similarly, the Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School has also experienced fluctuations in its ranking. This suggests that the academic performance of the schools in the 56256 zip code area may be declining relative to other schools in the state.
Additionally, the schools in this area generally perform below the state averages in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency, with the exception of the elementary school's Math performance. This could be related to the high rates of economic disadvantage in the area, as all three schools have a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Targeted interventions and support may be beneficial in improving student outcomes and addressing these challenges.
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