Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tier Three 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 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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier Three ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tier Three's student population of 226 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Tier Three ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tier Three is 0.69, 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
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
48%
12%
White
26%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tier Three's ranking?
Tier Three is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Tier Three?
The graduation rate of Tier Three is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tier Three?
226 students attend Tier Three.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tier Three students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tier Three?
Tier Three has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tier Three offer ?
Tier Three offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tier Three part of?
Tier Three is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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