Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School #530 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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 #530 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School #530's student population of 28 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School #530 is 0.26, 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)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
86%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Prairie Wolf
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 60% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of School #530?
The graduation rate of School #530 is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend School #530?
28 students attend School #530.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of School #530 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #530?
School #530 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does School #530 offer ?
School #530 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #530 part of?
School #530 is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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