Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harvest Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
95%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harvest Preparatory School District
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Harvest Preparatory School?
262 students attend Harvest Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harvest Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvest Preparatory School?
Harvest Preparatory School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harvest Preparatory School offer ?
Harvest Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Harvest Preparatory School part of?
Harvest Preparatory School is part of Harvest Preparatory School District.
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