Serving 28 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- 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 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #527 is 0.73, which is more 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)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are School #527 often compared to?
School #527is often viewed alongside schools like School #538, Willows by visitors of our site.
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?
28 students attend School #527.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of School #527 students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #527?
School #527 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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