School #522 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #522 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (22-23)
8 students

Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
25%
11%

Black
13%
12%

White
50%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%


Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
82%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
17%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #522?
The graduation rate of School #522 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend School #522?
8 students attend School #522.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of School #522 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does School #522 offer ?
School #522 offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is School #522 part of?
School #522 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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