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%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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