Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mastery School 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mastery School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Mastery School?
118 students attend Mastery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mastery School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mastery School?
Mastery School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mastery School offer ?
Mastery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mastery School part of?
Mastery School is part of Mastery School District.
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