Serving 8 students in grades 5-12, Sholund School For Girls 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 58%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sholund School For Girls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sholund School For Girls's student population of 8 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sholund School For Girls is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
75%
26%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Sholund School For Girls?
8 students attend Sholund School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sholund School For Girls students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sholund School For Girls?
Sholund School For Girls has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sholund School For Girls offer ?
Sholund School For Girls offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sholund School For Girls part of?
Sholund School For Girls is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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