PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS serves 8,788 students across 13 schools in Scott County, Minnesota, operating as a suburban district with 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. The district employed 481 teachers during the period measured, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

Enrollment declined 1.4% from the prior year, indicating modest contraction after a period of growth typical for suburban districts. Academic performance in core subjects exceeded state averages. Math proficiency reached 43.0% compared to the state average of 37.2%, and reading proficiency measured 50.0% versus the state average of 43.6%, representing approximately 5-6 percentage point advantages in both subjects.

Chronic absenteeism was reported at 25.9%, a metric that warrants attention given its correlation with academic outcomes and student engagement. The district's student population reflects the demographic composition typical of suburban Minnesota communities, with 73.2% White students, 6.8% Black students, 6.9% Hispanic students, and 5.5% Asian students. These proportions indicate less racial diversity than Minnesota's urban centers but greater diversity than many rural areas.

The district presents a stable suburban operation with academic performance above state benchmarks, though enrollment trends and absenteeism rates suggest areas for continued monitoring and potential intervention strategies.