School #538 vs. School #527
Should you attend School #538 or School #527? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
School #538 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School #527 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, School #538 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 28 students in grades 7-12, School #527 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
24 students
28 students
% Male | % Female
17% | 83%
14% | 86%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
n/a
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
7
4
Grade 9 Students
3
8
Grade 10 Students
5
6
Grade 11 Students
6
5
Grade 12 Students
3
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
54%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
21%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
18%
