Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School #530 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 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #530 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School #530's student population of 15 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Mascot
Prairie Wolf
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #530 is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Prairie Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 60% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #530?
The graduation rate of School #530 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #530?
15 students attend School #530.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School #530 students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #530?
School #530 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #530 offer ?
School #530 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #530 part of?
School #530 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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