Serving 8 students in grades 5-10, Foundations Ii 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-10
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foundations Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Foundations Ii's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foundations Ii is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
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 Ii?
8 students attend Foundations Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Foundations Ii students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Foundations Ii offer ?
Foundations Ii offers enrollment in grades 5-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foundations Ii part of?
Foundations Ii is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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