Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Options 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Options?
17 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Options students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options?
Options has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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