Serving 2 students in grades 6-12, Project Return 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 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Project Return ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Project Return's student population of 2 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Project Return is 0.51, which is less 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)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
50%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
50%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Project Return?
2 students attend Project Return.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Project Return students are Black, and 50% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Project Return?
Project Return has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Project Return offer ?
Project Return offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Project Return part of?
Project Return is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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