Serving 10 students in grades 5-12, Explore 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
60%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
8%
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 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Explore?
The graduation rate of Explore is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Explore?
10 students attend Explore.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Explore students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Explore?
Explore has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Explore offer ?
Explore offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Explore part of?
Explore is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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