Serving 14 students in grades 6-12, Willows ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willows's student population of 14 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willows is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Willows often compared to?
Willowsis often viewed alongside schools like School #527, School #532 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Willows?
14 students attend Willows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Willows students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willows?
Willows has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willows offer ?
Willows offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willows part of?
Willows is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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