Step Td Program serves 16 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step Td Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Step Td Program's student population of 16 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step Td Program is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Step Td Program?
16 students attend Step Td Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Step Td Program students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Step Td Program?
Step Td Program has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Step Td Program offer ?
Step Td Program offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Step Td Program part of?
Step Td Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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