Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, 917 Dash 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 lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Dash ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Dash's student population of 21 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 Dash is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
33%
12%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are 917 Dash often compared to?
917 Dashis often viewed alongside schools like 917 Paces 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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Dash?
The graduation rate of 917 Dash is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend 917 Dash?
21 students attend 917 Dash.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of 917 Dash students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Dash?
917 Dash has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does 917 Dash offer ?
917 Dash offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is 917 Dash part of?
917 Dash is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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