Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)

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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
(13-14)
<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(14-15)
<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
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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