Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Special Education Facilities 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Education Facilities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Special Education Facilities's student population of 60 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Education Facilities is 0.58, which is equal to 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)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
23%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Special Education Facilities often compared to?
Special Education Facilitiesis often viewed alongside schools like Win-elementary School, Leaf River Academy 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 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Special Education Facilities?
The graduation rate of Special Education Facilities is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Special Education Facilities?
60 students attend Special Education Facilities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Special Education Facilities students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Education Facilities?
Special Education Facilities has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Special Education Facilities offer ?
Special Education Facilities offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Education Facilities part of?
Special Education Facilities is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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