Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pathway To Change ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathway To Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathway To Change's student population of 13 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Pathway To Change ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathway To Change is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathway To Change's ranking?
Pathway To Change is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pathway To Change?
13 students attend Pathway To Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pathway To Change students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathway To Change?
Pathway To Change has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pathway To Change offer ?
Pathway To Change offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathway To Change part of?
Pathway To Change is part of St. Croix River Education School District.
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