Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harmony Learning Center 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 Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
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% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Learning Center 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
Harmony Learning Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Learning Center 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 Harmony Learning Center is 0.70, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
40%
12%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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 Harmony Learning Center's ranking?
Harmony Learning Center is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harmony Learning Center often compared to?
Harmony Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Rivereast Program 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 Harmony Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Harmony Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harmony Learning Center?
43 students attend Harmony Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Harmony Learning Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Learning Center?
Harmony Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Learning Center offer ?
Harmony Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harmony Learning Center part of?
Harmony Learning Center is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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