Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. ranks in the top 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.'s student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.'s ranking?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is ranked #650 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
11 students attend Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. offer ?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. part of?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is part of West Central Education School District.
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