School #531

9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School #531 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 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School #531's student population of 39 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of School #531 is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(13-14)
<50%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School #531 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School #531 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of School #531 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in School #531 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in School #531 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in School #531 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in School #531 and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in School #531 and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in School #531 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in School #531.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of School #531 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of School #531 and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School #531 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #531?
The graduation rate of School #531 is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #531?
39 students attend School #531.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of School #531 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #531?
School #531 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School #531 offer ?
School #531 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is School #531 part of?
School #531 is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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