Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tier Three 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier Three ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tier Three's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tier Three ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tier Three is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
46%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tier Three's ranking?
Tier Three is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tier Three?
The graduation rate of Tier Three is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tier Three?
193 students attend Tier Three.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tier Three students are Black, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tier Three?
Tier Three has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tier Three offer ?
Tier Three offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tier Three part of?
Tier Three is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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