Options Mid/elem Ebd 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students (19-20)
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
2%
Asian
(19-20)2%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
9%
Black
(19-20)54%
11%
White
(19-20)24%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Options Mid/elem Ebd?
50 students attend Options Mid/elem Ebd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Options Mid/elem Ebd students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Options Mid/elem Ebd offer ?
Options Mid/elem Ebd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Options Mid/elem Ebd part of?
Options Mid/elem Ebd is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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