Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tier Two 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier Two ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tier Two's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Tier Two ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tier Two 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
42%
12%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tier Two's ranking?
Tier Two is ranked #1690 out of 1,773 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tier Two?
The graduation rate of Tier Two is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tier Two?
274 students attend Tier Two.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Tier Two students are Black, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tier Two?
Tier Two has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tier Two offer ?
Tier Two offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tier Two part of?
Tier Two is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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