Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Futures Program 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Futures Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Futures Program's student population of 33 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Futures Program is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
40%
60%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures Program?
The graduation rate of Futures Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Futures Program?
33 students attend Futures Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Futures Program students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Futures Program?
Futures Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Futures Program offer ?
Futures Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Futures Program part of?
Futures Program is part of Mankato Public School District.
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