Serving 35 students in grades 6-12, School #527 ranks in the top 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #527's student population of 35 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #527 is 0.71, which is more 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)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are School #527 often compared to?
School #527is often viewed alongside schools like Willows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #527?
The graduation rate of School #527 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #527?
35 students attend School #527.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of School #527 students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #527?
School #527 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #527 offer ?
School #527 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #527 part of?
School #527 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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