Serving 25 students in grades 7-12, Pines School - Rjc 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 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- 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
Pines School - Rjc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Pines School - Rjc's student population of 25 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pines School - Rjc 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 Pines School - Rjc is 0.77, which is more 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
28%
12%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pines School - Rjc's ranking?
Pines School - Rjc 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).
What is the graduation rate of Pines School - Rjc?
The graduation rate of Pines School - Rjc is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pines School - Rjc?
25 students attend Pines School - Rjc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Pines School - Rjc students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pines School - Rjc?
Pines School - Rjc has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pines School - Rjc offer ?
Pines School - Rjc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pines School - Rjc part of?
Pines School - Rjc is part of Centennial Public School District.
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