Serving 9 students in grades 4-12, Focus 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 <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)22%
9%
Black
(15-16)n/a
10%
White
(15-16)78%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Focus?
9 students attend Focus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Focus students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus?
Focus has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Focus offer ?
Focus offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Focus part of?
Focus is part of Faribault Public School District.
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