271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)

271 Beacon Night School serves 23 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(09-10)
≤20%
65%
(09-10)
≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
8%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 271 Beacon Night School?
The graduation rate of 271 Beacon Night School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend 271 Beacon Night School?
23 students attend 271 Beacon Night School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of 271 Beacon Night School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 271 Beacon Night School?
271 Beacon Night School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 271 Beacon Night School offer ?
271 Beacon Night School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 271 Beacon Night School part of?
271 Beacon Night School is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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