Serving 16 students in grades 6-12, Cornerstones Program 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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
Cornerstones Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cornerstones Program's student population of 16 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cornerstones Program is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
31%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornerstones Program?
The graduation rate of Cornerstones Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cornerstones Program?
16 students attend Cornerstones Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cornerstones Program students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstones Program?
Cornerstones Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornerstones Program offer ?
Cornerstones Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstones Program part of?
Cornerstones Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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