Serving 87 students in grades 6-8, Big Picture Twin Cities 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
58%
12%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Big Picture Twin Cities School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Big Picture Twin Cities?
87 students attend Big Picture Twin Cities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Big Picture Twin Cities students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Big Picture Twin Cities offer ?
Big Picture Twin Cities offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Big Picture Twin Cities part of?
Big Picture Twin Cities is part of Big Picture Twin Cities School District.
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