Trek Program

720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Trek Program 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Trek Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Trek Program's student population of 6 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Trek Program is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
<50%
60%
(15-16)
≥50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
33%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 60% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Trek Program?
6 students attend Trek Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Trek Program students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trek Program?
Trek Program has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trek Program offer ?
Trek Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trek Program part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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