Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Expectations 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Expectations's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Hearts and Minds One Child at a Time
School Rankings
Great Expectations ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Expectations is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations's ranking?
Great Expectations is ranked #909 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Great Expectations?
113 students attend Great Expectations.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Great Expectations students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Expectations offer ?
Great Expectations offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Expectations part of?
Great Expectations is part of Great Expectations School District.
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