Serving 6 students in grades 6-8, Ivan Sand Middle School Alc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc's student population of 6 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ivan Sand Middle School Alc is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
50%
28%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Ivan Sand Middle School Alc?
6 students attend Ivan Sand Middle School Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ivan Sand Middle School Alc students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivan Sand Middle School Alc?
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ivan Sand Middle School Alc offer ?
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ivan Sand Middle School Alc part of?
Ivan Sand Middle School Alc is part of Elk River School District.
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