Eighth graders also placed first in the nation, along with North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and Iowa, in Mathematics on the 1996 test. Fourth graders also placed first in Mathematics and second in Reading on the 1992 test. Pretty impressive results. Student engagement is high. Parent involvement is strong.
Local autonomy exists.
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