Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, 917 Tea ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
917 Tea's student population of 41 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
917 Tea 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 Tea is 0.74, 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
#1074 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-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 Tea's ranking?
917 Tea is ranked #1074 out of 1,773 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Tea?
The graduation rate of 917 Tea is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend 917 Tea?
41 students attend 917 Tea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of 917 Tea students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Tea?
917 Tea has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Tea offer ?
917 Tea offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Tea part of?
917 Tea is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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