Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Karner Blue 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Karner Blue Education Center's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings
Karner Blue Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Karner Blue Education Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
27%
12%
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White
48%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karner Blue Education Center's ranking?
Karner Blue Education Center is ranked #1681 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Karner Blue Education Center?
101 students attend Karner Blue Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Karner Blue Education Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Karner Blue Education Center?
Karner Blue Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Karner Blue Education Center offer ?
Karner Blue Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Karner Blue Education Center part of?
Karner Blue Education Center is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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