Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Minnesota School Of Science 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
76%
12%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minnesota School Of Science 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnesota School Of Science?
329 students attend Minnesota School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Minnesota School Of Science students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota School Of Science?
Minnesota School Of Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota School Of Science offer ?
Minnesota School Of Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Minnesota School Of Science part of?
Minnesota School Of Science is part of Minnesota School Of Science School District.
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