Serving 61 students in grades 3-12, First City School 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
First City School's student population of 61 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
First City School 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 First City School is 0.59, 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
#1466 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
49%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
26%
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 First City School's ranking?
First City School is ranked #1466 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of First City School?
The graduation rate of First City School is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend First City School?
61 students attend First City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of First City School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First City School?
First City School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does First City School offer ?
First City School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is First City School part of?
First City School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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