Serving 10 students in grades 6-7, Pathways Program Grades 6-7 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pathways Program Grades 6-7's student population of 10 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
342 acres
School Motto
We Are United
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
20%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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 Pathways Program Grades 6-7?
10 students attend Pathways Program Grades 6-7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Program Grades 6-7?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offer ?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Program Grades 6-7 part of?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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