More evidence of excellence
Posted on: Jan 11, 2022
Delano High School has been a regular on the list of Best High Schools compiled annually by U.S. News and World Report.
Now it has company.
In December the organization released its first-ever rankings of Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools, and Delano Elementary and Delano Intermediate fared well in the evaluations. DHS also earned a place on the Best Middle Schools list because it includes grades seven and eight.
Schools were ranked by their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare their students for high school. The top 30% of schools in the state were included on the list.
“This is again evidence that we are achieving educational excellence, and that our entire staff, in partnership with our parents, are truly dedicated to providing a world-class education for all our students at Delano Public Schools,” said Delano Superintendent Matt Schoen.
Delano Elementary School
DES ranked No. 25 in the state overall, and No. 18 among traditional public elementary schools.
“When there are over 5,000 schools in Minnesota and Delano Elementary is ranked 25th, that is something to celebrate!” said DES Principal Rachel Schultz. “A long tradition of educational excellence has been fostered in this district for years. At Delano Elementary, there is a culture of teamwork, grit and dedication that runs deep. This type of culture is what sets our school above others and allows us to set high expectations for our students.”
Schultz added that schools depend on families and communities to bolster their efforts on behalf of students.
“Families want to be a part of this school because their children are cared for each day by outstanding staff that are knowledgeable, engaging and kind,” she said. “I also believe that behind every successful school is a strong community. We are grateful for the partnerships and generosity within our community.”
Delano Intermediate School
DIS ranked No. 13 among Minnesota middle schools overall, and No. 9 among traditional public middle schools. DIS Principal Katie Thompson said that rating can be attributed in part to skilled staff and families who value education.
“In reading about the other schools on this list, you’ll notice that our building ranks very high, 92.5%, in the category of teachers with three years of experience or more,” she said. “Our experienced and dedicated teaching staff, as well as a support staff with high standards for excellence, are a huge factor in our success. We also have hardworking students and supportive families. It makes DIS a great place to be.”
Delano High School
DHS ranked No. 21 among Minnesota middle schools overall, and No. 16 among traditional public schools that include students up to grade eight.
Of particular note was the school’s overall math proficiency ranking, as its seventh- and eighth-graders ranked No. 3 among 441 schools on the list.
“This recognition speaks to the dedication of our students and the amazing talents of our staff,” said DHS Principal Barry Voight. “What’s really remarkable is that, despite these platitudes, we still have the desire to improve, to get better at delivering a comprehensive educational program that prepares our students for the future.”
* For more information about the rankings, see
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/minnesota or
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/elementary-schools/minnesota.
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School