MDE Releases 2024 Graduation Rates

MDE releases 2024 graduation rates

MINNESOTA — Just over a week ago, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released its annual report card for the 2023-2024 school year, including graduation rates. Overall, the number appears to be trending upward, with the state seeing its highest ever number yet since tracking began in 2020, with the statistic sitting at 84.2% — or 59,720 graduating public school students — in total. Regarding various ethnic groups state-wide, almost ever…

Graduation Rate Climbs for All Student Groups at PGCPS

(Kaboompics.com via Pexels) With many schools in Prince George’s County fresh off of mid-May graduation celebrations and a handful more preparing for graduation in June, the number of students walking across the stage to get their diploma this spring is top of mind. Some schools struggle with graduation rates, but if last year is any indication, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are on the upswing. The PGCPS system announced that the…