Serving 292 students in grades 4-6, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School's student population of 292 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is 0.12, which is less 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
#241 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaska Area Intermediate School's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is ranked #241 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
292 students attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Minnewaska Area Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Intermediate School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Minnewaska Area Intermediate School part of?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is part of Minnewaska School District.
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