Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Heartland Girls Ranch 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Girls Ranch 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
Heartland Girls Ranch's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heartland Girls Ranch 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 Heartland Girls Ranch 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
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
13%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Girls Ranch's ranking?
Heartland Girls Ranch is ranked #1232 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heartland Girls Ranch?
The graduation rate of Heartland Girls Ranch is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heartland Girls Ranch?
24 students attend Heartland Girls Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Heartland Girls Ranch students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heartland Girls Ranch?
Heartland Girls Ranch has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heartland Girls Ranch offer ?
Heartland Girls Ranch offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Heartland Girls Ranch part of?
Heartland Girls Ranch is part of Benson Public School District.
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