Special Education Facilities

1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Special Education Facilities 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Special Education Facilities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Special Education Facilities's student population of 60 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
60 students
This chart displays total students of Special Education Facilities by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Special Education Facilities by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education Facilities is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Special Education Facilities and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
≤20%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Special Education Facilities and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Special Education Facilities and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Special Education Facilities and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Special Education Facilities.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Special Education Facilities and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Special Education Facilities and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Special Education Facilities often compared to?
Special Education Facilitiesis often viewed alongside schools like Win-elementary School, Leaf River Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Special Education Facilities?
The graduation rate of Special Education Facilities is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Special Education Facilities?
60 students attend Special Education Facilities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Special Education Facilities students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Education Facilities?
Special Education Facilities has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Special Education Facilities offer ?
Special Education Facilities offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Education Facilities part of?
Special Education Facilities is part of St. Cloud Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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