Vale Educational Center serves 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
40%
12%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vale Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Vale Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Vale Educational Center?
42 students attend Vale Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Vale Educational Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vale Educational Center?
Vale Educational Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vale Educational Center offer ?
Vale Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vale Educational Center part of?
Vale Educational Center is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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