Summary:
The 56649 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center), and no middle schools. While the schools in this area vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics, there are some notable insights that parents should consider.
Falls Elementary stands out as the top performer, with higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the district and state averages. However, it also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 48.85%. In contrast, Falls Secondary has lower proficiency rates than the state averages in most subjects, but a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.1%. The Independent School District (ISD) 361 - Alternative Learning Center Program has a much smaller enrollment of 24 students and a lower 4-year graduation rate of 53.8%, but a 0% dropout rate, which is significantly better than the 4% at Falls Secondary.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as the schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, such as Falls Elementary and the alternative school, tend to have lower academic performance and graduation rates. Additionally, the alternative school has a more diverse student population, with 75% white, 16.67% Native American, and 8.33% two or more races, compared to the predominantly white student populations at the other two schools. These insights highlight the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by different student populations within the International Falls School District and the Northland Learning Center.
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