School #538

5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, School #538 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 56%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School #538 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School #538's student population of 24 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 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 #538 is 0.65, 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)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School #538 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School #538 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of School #538 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in School #538 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in School #538 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in School #538 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in School #538 and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in School #538 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in School #538 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 #538.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of School #538 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School #538 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
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School #538 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are School #538 often compared to?
School #538is often viewed alongside schools like School #527, 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 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend School #538?
24 students attend School #538.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School #538 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #538?
School #538 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does School #538 offer ?
School #538 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is School #538 part of?
School #538 is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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