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Intermediate School District 287

1820 N Xenium Ln
Plymouth, MN 55441-3790
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10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (763) 550-7287
www.district287.org

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 2024-25 school year, there are 50 public high schools serving 853 students in Intermediate School District 287. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Intermediate School District 287 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Intermediate School District 287 have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is District 287 - Alc - I.S., with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
50 Schools
1,172 Schools
# Students
853 Students
312,187 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
17,406 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

District Rank

Intermediate School District 287, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MN)
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Intermediate School District 287, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Intermediate School District 287 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Intermediate School District 287 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Intermediate School District 287 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Intermediate School District 287 and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.56
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,385 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
35 Students
19,895 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
34,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
285 Students
34,492 Students
% Black Students
34%
11%
# White Students
318 Students
200,035 Students
% White Students
37%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
316 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
17,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
467
# Students in K Grade:
2
114
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
170
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
245
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
294
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
359
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
3,393
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
12,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
13,478
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
358
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $108,749 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $106,850 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Intermediate School District 287 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$91 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Intermediate School District 287 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$108,749
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Intermediate School District 287 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$106,850
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Intermediate School District 287 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Intermediate School District 287 Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School #532
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tier Three
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
School #527
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
School #538
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
School #530
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hennepin Gateway To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
School #522
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #99.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1212.
School #531
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1313.
School #535
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1414.
Tier Two
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 - Hap - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
2400 Lindbergh Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
2400 Lindbergh Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
283 St Louis Pk Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
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
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
283-st. Louis Park Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
11111 Bren Road West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
6200 West Broadway Ave
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
Magnet School
17185 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Gateway - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Neca - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 253-4835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5841
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Eden Prairie High School-is
Alternative School
Magnet School
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
Magnet School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richfield High School-is
Alternative School
Magnet School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Westonka - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District 287 - Alc - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7179
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
1820 N Xenium Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Prairie High School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
17185 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-4103
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 50 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 33% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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