Options
Tel:
(952) 564-3000
Options serves 28 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Options placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Options places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Options's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 28 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Options is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Options is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1406 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 9% |
| Black | 11% | 11% |
| White | 57% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Intermediate School District 917 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Options is Youth Transition Program (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burnsville Diamondhead Ready To Learn Grades: PK | 20 students
0.1 miles
200 W. Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110 0.1 PK 20 - Burnsville Early Education Program & Services Special Education School
Grades: PK | 237 students
0.1 miles
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263 0.1 PK 237 - Burnsville Youth Transition Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 34 students
0.5 miles
12425 River Ridge Blvd Ste 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 423-8150 0.5 K-12 34 - Burnsville Deaf/hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 41 students
0.6 miles
613 E 130 St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090 0.6 PK-12 41 - Burnsville Learners Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
0.6 miles
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261 0.6 4-12 n/a
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