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Branch Out Transitional Services vs. Bes Transition Program

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School Overview

School
Branch Out Transitional Services
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
Bes Transition Program
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
Top Rankings

Branch Out Transitional Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Bes Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Branch Out Transitional Services serves 21 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Bes Transition Program serves 43 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
12
12
Total Students
21 students
43 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Branch Out Transitional Services over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bes Transition Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
67% | 33%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Branch Out Transitional Services.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bes Transition Program.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Branch Out Transitional Services over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bes Transition Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Branch Out Transitional Services with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bes Transition Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Grade 12 Students
21
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Branch Out Transitional Services, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Branch Out Transitional Services, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Branch Out Transitional Services, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Branch Out Transitional Services, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Branch Out Transitional Services, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bes Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Branch Out Transitional Services, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bes Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Branch Out Transitional Services, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bes Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Branch Out Transitional Services, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bes Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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