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Willows vs. School #527

Should you attend Willows or School #527? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Willows
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
School #527
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Willows ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 38 students in grades 7-12, School #527 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
11 students
38 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willows over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #527 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
-
34% | 66%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #527.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willows over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #527 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willows with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #527 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Intermediate School District 287 and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willows who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #527 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willows who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #527 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of School #527 with the average graduation rate observed in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willows by grade.
This chart displays the students of School #527 by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
2
6
Grade 9 Students
2
9
Grade 10 Students
2
7
Grade 11 Students
1
8
Grade 12 Students
4
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
27%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School #527, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Intermediate School District 287 and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willows, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #527, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willows, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northeast Metro 916 School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #527, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #527, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Intermediate School District 287 and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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