Serving 9 students in grades 5-12, Nets 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nets ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nets's student population of 9 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Transforming lives by ensuring access to care that nurtures healing, cultivates community, and inspires hope.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nets is 0.72, 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)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
34%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Nets?
9 students attend Nets.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Nets students are White, 33% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nets?
Nets has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nets offer ?
Nets offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nets part of?
Nets is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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