Serving 8 students in grades 6-7, Pathways Program Grades 6-7 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 lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Program Grades 6-7's student population of 8 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is 0.66, 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)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
38%
12%
White
37%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
7%
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Pathways Program Grades 6-7?
8 students attend Pathways Program Grades 6-7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offer ?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Pathways Program Grades 6-7 part of?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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