Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southern Plains Bridges 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Plains Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Plains Bridges's student population of 32 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Plains Bridges ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Plains Bridges is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Plains Bridges's ranking?
Southern Plains Bridges is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Plains Bridges?
The graduation rate of Southern Plains Bridges is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southern Plains Bridges?
32 students attend Southern Plains Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southern Plains Bridges students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Plains Bridges?
Southern Plains Bridges has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Plains Bridges offer ?
Southern Plains Bridges offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southern Plains Bridges part of?
Southern Plains Bridges is part of Southern Plains Education Coop. School District.
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