Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sail Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sail Program's student population of 9 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sail Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sail Program is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sail Program's ranking?
Sail Program is ranked #1166 out of 1,773 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sail Program?
9 students attend Sail Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sail Program students are White, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sail Program?
Sail Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sail Program offer ?
Sail Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sail Program part of?
Sail Program is part of Hiawatha Valley Education School District.
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