Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tea 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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
Tea ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tea's student population of 48 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tea ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea is 0.63, 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
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
17%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Tea's ranking?
Tea is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 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 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Tea?
48 students attend Tea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tea students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea?
Tea has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tea offer ?
Tea offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tea part of?
Tea is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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