Serving 108 students in grades 8-12, 917 Dcals Main 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
917 Dcals Main's student population of 108 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
917 Dcals Main ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 917 Dcals Main 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 917 Dcals Main's ranking?
917 Dcals Main is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Dcals Main?
The graduation rate of 917 Dcals Main is 45-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 917 Dcals Main?
108 students attend 917 Dcals Main.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of 917 Dcals Main students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Dcals Main?
917 Dcals Main has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Dcals Main offer ?
917 Dcals Main offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is 917 Dcals Main part of?
917 Dcals Main is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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