Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cannon River Stem School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon River Stem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cannon River Stem School's student population of 220 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cannon River Stem School 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 Cannon River Stem School is 0.48, which is less 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
#1528 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon River Stem School's ranking?
Cannon River Stem School is ranked #1528 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cannon River Stem School often compared to?
Cannon River Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cannon River Stem School?
220 students attend Cannon River Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cannon River Stem School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon River Stem School?
Cannon River Stem School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon River Stem School offer ?
Cannon River Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cannon River Stem School part of?
Cannon River Stem School is part of Cannon River STEM School District.
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