Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- 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
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.'s student population of 8 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.'s ranking?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is ranked #696 out of 1,734 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 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
8 students attend Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. offer ?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. part of?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is part of West Central Education School District.
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