Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prairiecare Chaska 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairiecare Chaska?
12 students attend Prairiecare Chaska.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prairiecare Chaska students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairiecare Chaska?
Prairiecare Chaska has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairiecare Chaska offer ?
Prairiecare Chaska offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prairiecare Chaska part of?
Prairiecare Chaska is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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