Serving 36 students in grades 4-12, Itaskin Education Center 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 ≤10% (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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Itaskin Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Itaskin Education Center's student population of 36 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Itaskin Education Center is 0.64, 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)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
4%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Itaskin Education Center?
The graduation rate of Itaskin Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Itaskin Education Center?
36 students attend Itaskin Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Itaskin Education Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Itaskin Education Center offer ?
Itaskin Education Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Itaskin Education Center part of?
Itaskin Education Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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