Serving 10 students in grades 5-12, Explore 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
60%
12%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Explore?
The graduation rate of Explore is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Explore?
10 students attend Explore.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Explore students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore?
Explore has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Explore offer ?
Explore offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Explore part of?
Explore is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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