Serving 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cards 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Cards Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Cards Program's student population of 12 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
The diversity score of Cards Program is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Cards Program?
12 students attend Cards Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cards Program students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cards Program offer ?
Cards Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cards Program part of?
Cards Program is part of Southern Minnesota Education Consortium School District.
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