Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt's student population of 43 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt 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 Intra-dakota Educational Alt is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
32%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt's ranking?
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt often compared to?
917 Intra-dakota Educational Altis often viewed alongside schools like 917 Dash by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt?
The graduation rate of 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt?
43 students attend 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt?
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt offer ?
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt part of?
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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