Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School served 11 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
27%
11%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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