271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)

271 Beacon Night School serves 23 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(09-10)
≤20%
65%
(09-10)
≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
9%
2%
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
22%
10%
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Black
31%
12%
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White
30%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
8%
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Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 271 Beacon Night School?
The graduation rate of 271 Beacon Night School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend 271 Beacon Night School?
23 students attend 271 Beacon Night School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of 271 Beacon Night School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 271 Beacon Night School?
271 Beacon Night School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does 271 Beacon Night School offer ?
271 Beacon Night School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 271 Beacon Night School part of?
271 Beacon Night School is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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