Serving 8 students in grades 7-12, Little Sand 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority 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: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Sand 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
Little Sand's student population of 8 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Little Sand is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
38%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
37%
12%
White
25%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Little Sand?
8 students attend Little Sand.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Little Sand students are American Indian, 37% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Sand?
Little Sand has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Sand offer ?
Little Sand offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Little Sand part of?
Little Sand is part of Northland Community Schools School District.
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