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Special Education Facilities

1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
Special Education Facilities serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Special Education Facilities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Special Education Facilities's student population of 59 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education Facilities is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
(12-13)
≤20%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
59 students attend Special Education Facilities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Special Education Facilities students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Special Education Facilities offer ?
Special Education Facilities offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Education Facilities part of?
Special Education Facilities is part of St. Cloud 51±¬ÁÏ District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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