School #538

5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 22 students in grades 7-12, School #538 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School #538 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School #538's student population of 22 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
22 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of School #538 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School #538 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School #538 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of School #538 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in School #538 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in School #538 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in School #538 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in School #538 and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
59%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in School #538 and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of School #538 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School #538 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are School #538 often compared to?
School #538is often viewed alongside schools like School #527, Willows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend School #538?
22 students attend School #538.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of School #538 students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #538?
School #538 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School #538 offer ?
School #538 offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is School #538 part of?
School #538 is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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