Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Reach Programs 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reach Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Reach Programs's student population of 56 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reach Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reach Programs is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reach Programs's ranking?
Reach Programs is ranked #1651 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reach Programs?
The graduation rate of Reach Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Reach Programs?
56 students attend Reach Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Reach Programs students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Programs?
Reach Programs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reach Programs offer ?
Reach Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Reach Programs part of?
Reach Programs is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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