Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ranger Academy 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranger Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ranger Academy's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ranger Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranger Academy is 0.66, 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
#1169 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranger Academy's ranking?
Ranger Academy is ranked #1169 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ranger Academy?
102 students attend Ranger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ranger Academy students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranger Academy?
Ranger Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ranger Academy offer ?
Ranger Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ranger Academy part of?
Ranger Academy is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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