Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Laura Baker Sun Program 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 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura Baker Sun Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laura Baker Sun Program's student population of 14 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laura Baker Sun Program is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Laura Baker Sun Program?
14 students attend Laura Baker Sun Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Laura Baker Sun Program students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Baker Sun Program?
Laura Baker Sun Program has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laura Baker Sun Program offer ?
Laura Baker Sun Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura Baker Sun Program part of?
Laura Baker Sun Program is part of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District.
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