Futures Program

1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Futures Program 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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Futures Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Futures Program's student population of 31 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
31 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Futures Program 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 Futures Program is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Futures Program, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Futures Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Futures Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Futures Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Futures Program and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
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7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Futures Program and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Futures Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Futures Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Futures Program and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Futures Program.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Futures Program and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Futures Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Futures Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Futures Program's ranking?
Futures Program is ranked #1651 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures Program?
The graduation rate of Futures Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Futures Program?
31 students attend Futures Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Futures Program students are Black, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures Program?
Futures Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Futures Program offer ?
Futures Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Futures Program part of?
Futures Program is part of Mankato Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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