Hoffman Learning Center 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 53%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)4%
2%
Asian
(20-21)4%
7%
Hispanic
(20-21)24%
10%
Black
(20-21)16%
11%
White
(20-21)48%
64%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)4%
6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
88%
26%
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?
<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 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hoffman Learning Center?
25 students attend Hoffman Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hoffman Learning Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hoffman Learning Center offer ?
Hoffman Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoffman Learning Center part of?
Hoffman Learning Center is part of St. Peter Public School District.
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