Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cannon River Education Center S.u.n 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 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)21%
10%
White
(15-16)79%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
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 60% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Cannon River Education Center S.u.n?
14 students attend Cannon River Education Center S.u.n.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cannon River Education Center S.u.n students are White, and 21% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon River Education Center S.u.n?
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon River Education Center S.u.n offer ?
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cannon River Education Center S.u.n part of?
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n is part of Faribault Public School District.
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