Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Level 4 Program Pathways To Change 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 58%). 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 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Level 4 Program Pathways To Change?
13 students attend Level 4 Program Pathways To Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Level 4 Program Pathways To Change students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Level 4 Program Pathways To Change?
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Level 4 Program Pathways To Change offer ?
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Level 4 Program Pathways To Change part of?
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change is part of Chisago Lakes School District.
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