Top Rankings
Intermediate School District 287 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 854 students in Intermediate School District 287. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Intermediate School District 287 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
51 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
854 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Intermediate School District 287, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 33% has increased from 31% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
33%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
# American Indian Students
29 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
32 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
295 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
35%
12%
# White Students
303 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
36%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
1
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $108,622 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$108,622
$17,854
Spending / Student
$106,725
$18,580
Best Intermediate School District 287 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Epsilon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: #55.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hennepin Gateway To College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 52 students
Rank: #88.
School #522
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1212.
School #531
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1313.
Tier Two
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Grades: K-12
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 - Hap - I.s.
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins Alternative
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
283 St Louis Pk Independent Study
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
283-ind Stdy 15 And Under - I.s.
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
283-st. Louis Park Alc
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - Alc
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Eden Prairie High School - Is Ey
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Gateway - Ey
Alternative School
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Neca - Ey
Alternative School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Eden Prairie High School-is
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(763) 550-7226
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richfield High School-is
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Westonka - I.s.
Alternative School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District 287 - Alc - I.s.
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7179
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7179
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Prairie High School Alc
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-2636
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-2636
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 manages 51 public schools serving 854 students.
What is the rank of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 is ranked #459 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Intermediate School District 287?
36% of Intermediate School District 287 students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Intermediate School District 287's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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