Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cards Program 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cards Program's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cards Program is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Cards Program?
16 students attend Cards Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cards Program students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cards Program?
Cards Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cards Program offer ?
Cards Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cards Program part of?
Cards Program is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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