Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pankalo 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pankalo Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pankalo Education Center's student population of 84 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pankalo Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pankalo Education Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
34%
12%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pankalo Education Center's ranking?
Pankalo Education Center is ranked #1625 out of 1,734 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 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Pankalo Education Center?
84 students attend Pankalo Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pankalo Education Center students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pankalo Education Center?
Pankalo Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pankalo Education Center offer ?
Pankalo Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pankalo Education Center part of?
Pankalo Education Center is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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