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Best Schools in 56297, MN
56297, MN has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,186 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 56297 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56297, MN
The top high schools in 56297, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 315 Students
2. Yellow Medicine East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellow Medicine East • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56297, MN
The top elementary schools in 56297, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students
2. Bert Raney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellow Medicine East • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56297, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56297, MN has a total population of 805 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56297, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 56297, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56297, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56297, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 56297, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56297, MN
How many schools are in 56297, MN?
56297, MN has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,186 students in total.
How do schools in 56297 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 56297 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 56297 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56297?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations