Ranger Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Ranger Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)2%
2%
Asian
(21-22)23%
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)7%
10%
Black
(21-22)4%
12%
White
(21-22)52%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)12%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranger Academy's ranking?
Ranger Academy is ranked #1169 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ranger Academy?
102 students attend Ranger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ranger Academy students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ranger Academy offer ?
Ranger Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ranger Academy part of?
Ranger Academy is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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