School #535 serves 10 students in grades 7-12.
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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #535 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #535's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #535 is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
30%
12%
White
60%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Intermediate School District 287
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #535?
The graduation rate of School #535 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #535?
10 students attend School #535.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School #535 students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #535?
School #535 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #535 offer ?
School #535 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #535 part of?
School #535 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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