Serving 32 students in grades 5-12, Village Ranch Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village Ranch Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Village Ranch Alternative Program's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village Ranch Alternative Program 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 Village Ranch Alternative Program is 0.64, 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
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
16%
12%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Ranch Alternative Program's ranking?
Village Ranch Alternative Program is ranked #1526 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Village Ranch Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Village Ranch Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Village Ranch Alternative Program?
32 students attend Village Ranch Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Village Ranch Alternative Program students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Ranch Alternative Program?
Village Ranch Alternative Program has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Village Ranch Alternative Program offer ?
Village Ranch Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Village Ranch Alternative Program part of?
Village Ranch Alternative Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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