Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School #531 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 61%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% 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 #531's student population of 33 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #531 is 0.62, 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)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted18.2%
21.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #531?
The graduation rate of School #531 is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #531?
33 students attend School #531.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School #531 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #531?
School #531 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #531 offer ?
School #531 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #531 part of?
School #531 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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