Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 917 Sun 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Sun ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Sun's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
917 Sun ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 917 Sun is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
24%
12%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 is 917 Sun's ranking?
917 Sun is ranked #1456 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are 917 Sun often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Sun?
The graduation rate of 917 Sun is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 917 Sun?
124 students attend 917 Sun.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of 917 Sun students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Sun?
917 Sun has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does 917 Sun offer ?
917 Sun offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is 917 Sun part of?
917 Sun is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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