Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Katherine Johnson 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine Johnson Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Katherine Johnson Education Center's student population of 79 students has grown by 172% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 450% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Katherine Johnson 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 Katherine Johnson Education Center is 0.70, which is more 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
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Cloud Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine Johnson Education Center's ranking?
Katherine Johnson Education Center is ranked #1507 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Education Center?
79 students attend Katherine Johnson Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Katherine Johnson Education Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katherine Johnson Education Center?
Katherine Johnson Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Katherine Johnson Education Center offer ?
Katherine Johnson Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Katherine Johnson Education Center part of?
Katherine Johnson Education Center is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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