Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tier Two ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier Two ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tier Two's student population of 227 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tier Two ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tier Two is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1376 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
33%
12%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tier Two's ranking?
Tier Two is ranked #1376 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tier Two?
The graduation rate of Tier Two is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tier Two?
227 students attend Tier Two.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tier Two students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tier Two?
Tier Two has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tier Two offer ?
Tier Two offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tier Two part of?
Tier Two is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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