Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn's student population of 133 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn 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 Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn is 0.61, 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
#1446 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
47%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
42%
60%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn's ranking?
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn is ranked #1446 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn?
133 students attend Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn?
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn offer ?
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn part of?
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn is part of Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn School District.
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