Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, School #538 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
School #538 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend School #538?
24 students attend School #538.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School #538 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #538?
School #538 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #538 offer ?
School #538 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #538 part of?
School #538 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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