Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Journeys Alternative Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Journeys Alternative Program's student population of 9 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Journeys Alternative Program is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Journeys Alternative Program?
9 students attend Journeys Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Journeys Alternative Program students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journeys Alternative Program?
Journeys Alternative Program has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Journeys Alternative Program offer ?
Journeys Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Journeys Alternative Program part of?
Journeys Alternative Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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