Summary:
Gentry Academy Charter School in Minnesota operates a single middle school, Gentry Academy Middle, which serves grades 5-8 and stands out as a high-performing institution. This middle school ranks in the top 26% of all Minnesota middle schools, with impressive proficiency rates in Math and Reading that exceed both state and district averages.
Gentry Academy Middle boasts a student population that is predominantly White (91.49%), with a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (4.26%), suggesting a student body from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its Math proficiency rate of 58.42%, which is over 12 percentage points higher than the state average, and its Reading proficiency rate of 50.79%, which is slightly above the state average. However, the school's Science proficiency rate falls below the state average, indicating an area for potential improvement.
While Gentry Academy Middle's academic excellence is commendable, the school's demographic composition raises questions about its ability to effectively serve a diverse student population. The district-wide Gentry Academy Charter School may benefit from exploring ways to promote greater equity and inclusion within its middle school, ensuring that all students have access to the high-quality education that Gentry Academy Middle currently provides.
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