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Great River Education Center (Closed 2012)

132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
Great River Education Center serves 37 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(09-10)
21-39%
65%
(10-11)
<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(10-11)
≥50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Great River Education Center 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great River Education Center?
The graduation rate of Great River Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Great River Education Center?
37 students attend Great River Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Great River Education Center students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great River Education Center?
Great River Education Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great River Education Center offer ?
Great River Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Great River Education Center part of?
Great River Education Center is part of Great River Education Center School District.

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