Serving 16 students in grades 7-12, Willows 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willows's student population of 16 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willows ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willows is 0.56, 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
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
19%
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willows's ranking?
Willows is ranked #696 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Willows often compared to?
Willowsis often viewed alongside schools like School #527, School #538 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).
How many students attend Willows?
16 students attend Willows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Willows students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willows?
Willows has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willows offer ?
Willows offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Willows part of?
Willows is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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