Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Willows ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Willows's student population of 11 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Willows is 0.68, which is more 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)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Willows often compared to?
Willowsis often viewed alongside schools like School #527 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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Willows?
11 students attend Willows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Willows students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willows?
Willows has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willows offer ?
Willows offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willows part of?
Willows is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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