Serving 320 students in grades 6-12, Mps Online 6-12 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mps Online 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mps Online 6-12's student population of 320 students has grown by 492% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mps Online 6-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mps Online 6-12 is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1610 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
49%
12%
White
17%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mps Online 6-12's ranking?
Mps Online 6-12 is ranked #1610 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mps Online 6-12?
The graduation rate of Mps Online 6-12 is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mps Online 6-12?
320 students attend Mps Online 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mps Online 6-12 students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mps Online 6-12?
Mps Online 6-12 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mps Online 6-12 offer ?
Mps Online 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mps Online 6-12 part of?
Mps Online 6-12 is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mps Online 6-12 located?
Mps Online 6-12 is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.
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