Special Services serves 2 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 2 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
50%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Services?
2 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Special Services students are White, and 50% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Hastings Public School District.
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