Thistledew: Alice O'brien School serves 11 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
46%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
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 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School?
The graduation rate of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Thistledew: Alice O'brien School?
11 students attend Thistledew: Alice O'brien School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thistledew: Alice O'brien School?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thistledew: Alice O'brien School offer ?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thistledew: Alice O'brien School part of?
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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