Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Foundations I 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%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foundations I's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foundations I is 0.48, 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)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
White
60%
60%
Two or more races
40%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80%
27.3%
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Foundations I?
5 students attend Foundations I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Foundations I students are White, and 40% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Foundations I offer ?
Foundations I offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foundations I part of?
Foundations I is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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