Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 917 Sun 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
917 Sun's student population of 94 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
917 Sun ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 917 Sun is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 917 Sun's ranking?
917 Sun is ranked #1541 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are 917 Sun often compared to?
917 Sunis often viewed alongside schools like 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Sun?
The graduation rate of 917 Sun is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend 917 Sun?
94 students attend 917 Sun.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of 917 Sun students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Sun?
917 Sun has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Sun offer ?
917 Sun offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Sun part of?
917 Sun is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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