Serving 38 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 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #527 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #527's student population of 38 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
38 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of School #527 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

American Indian
11%
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
11%
12%

Black
8%
12%

White
60%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are School #527 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #527?
The graduation rate of School #527 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #527?
38 students attend School #527.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School #527 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #527?
School #527 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #527 offer ?
School #527 offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is School #527 part of?
School #527 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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