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Intermediate School District 287

1820 N Xenium Ln
Plymouth, MN 55441-3790
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Intermediate School District 287 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 854 students in Intermediate School District 287. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Intermediate School District 287 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
51 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
854 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Intermediate School District 287, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 43% has increased from 18% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#454 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
46%
20-24%
51%
30-39%
41%
43%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
35%
12%
% White
36%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $108,622 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$108,622
$17,854
Spending / Student
$106,725
$18,580

Best Intermediate School District 287 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Epsilon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hennepin Gateway To College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 5-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
School #522
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #99.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
School #531
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Tier Two
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
270 - Hap - I.s.
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins Alternative
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-9
Rank: n/an/a
283 St Louis Pk Independent Study
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
283-ind Stdy 15 And Under - I.s.
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
283-st. Louis Park Alc
Alternative School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - Alc
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Eden Prairie High School - Is Ey
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Gateway - Ey
Alternative School
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 653-1646
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Neca - Ey
Alternative School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Eden Prairie High School-is
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richfield High School-is
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Westonka - I.s.
Alternative School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
District 287 - Alc - I.s.
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7179
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Prairie High School Alc
Alternative School
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-2636
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 manages 51 public schools serving 854 students.
What is the rank of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 is ranked #472 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Intermediate School District 287?
36% of Intermediate School District 287 students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Intermediate School District 287?
Intermediate School District 287 has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Intermediate School District 287's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $106,725 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 43% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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