Special Education serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 7 students has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Education is 0.62, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
43%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Education?
7 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Special Education students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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