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Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 97 students in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
97 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
66%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $67,371 is higher than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $63,103 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$67,371
$17,758
Spending / Student
$63,103
$18,479
Best Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District?
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District manages 3 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District?
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District is ranked #139 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District?
66% of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District?
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $63,103 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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