The Willows
Tel:
(651) 415-5543
The Willows serves 21 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
The Willows places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
The Willows's student population of 21 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 21 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of The Willows is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 9% |
| Black | 24% | 11% |
| White | 52% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 29% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northeast Metro 916 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to The Willows is Alexandra House (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Alexandra House Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 1 student
1.2 miles
2727 North Ferry Street
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332 1.2 K-12 1 - Circle Pines Karner Blue Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 106 students
1.5 miles
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6200 1.5 K-8 106 - Circle Pines Calc Transition Special Education School
Grades: 11-12 | 31 students
2.1 miles
4203 Woodland Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011 2.1 11-12 31 - Circle Pines Centennial Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 51 students
2.1 miles
4203 Woodland Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960 2.1 7-12 51 - Circle Pines Centennial Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
2.2 miles
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300 2.2 K-5 511
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