Serving 39 students in grades 4-12, Itaskin Education Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Itaskin Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Itaskin Education Center's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Itaskin Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Itaskin Education Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
66%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Rapids Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Itaskin Education Center's ranking?
Itaskin Education Center is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Itaskin Education Center?
The graduation rate of Itaskin Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Itaskin Education Center?
39 students attend Itaskin Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Itaskin Education Center students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Itaskin Education Center?
Itaskin Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Itaskin Education Center offer ?
Itaskin Education Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Itaskin Education Center part of?
Itaskin Education Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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