Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School #531 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 61%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #531 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #531's student population of 43 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #531 is 0.71, which is more 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)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
33%
12%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤20%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #531?
The graduation rate of School #531 is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend School #531?
43 students attend School #531.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of School #531 students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #531?
School #531 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School #531 offer ?
School #531 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is School #531 part of?
School #531 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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