Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Options 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Options's student population of 17 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options is 0.61, 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)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Options?
17 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Options students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options?
Options has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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