Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, 917 Tea 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 45%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Tea 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
917 Tea's student population of 34 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
917 Tea ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 917 Tea is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
21%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 917 Tea's ranking?
917 Tea is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 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 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend 917 Tea?
34 students attend 917 Tea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of 917 Tea students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Tea?
917 Tea has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Tea offer ?
917 Tea offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Tea part of?
917 Tea is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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