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 16:1.
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 | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 11 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Thistledew: Alice O'brien School is Bigfork Secondary (20.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bigfork Elementary School (20.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bigfork Bigfork Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 181 students10
20.2 miles
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444 20.2 PK-6 181 - Bigfork Bigfork Secondary Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 128 students10
20.2 miles
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444 20.2 7-12 128 - Cook North Woods Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 246 students10
21.9 miles
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221 21.9 PK-6 246 - Cook North Woods Secondary Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 304 students10
21.9 miles
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221 21.9 7-12 304 - Nett Lake Nett Lake Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 57 students10
23.4 miles
13090 Westley Dr
Nett Lake, MN 55772
(218) 757-3102 23.4 PK-6 57
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