Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 917 Idea ranks in the bottom 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 46%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Idea ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Idea's student population of 37 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
917 Idea 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 917 Idea is 0.73, 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
#1166 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
35%
60%
Two or more races
19%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 917 Idea's ranking?
917 Idea is ranked #1166 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are 917 Idea often compared to?
917 Ideais often viewed alongside schools like 917 Dash 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 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Idea?
The graduation rate of 917 Idea is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 917 Idea?
37 students attend 917 Idea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of 917 Idea students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Idea?
917 Idea has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Idea offer ?
917 Idea offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Idea part of?
917 Idea is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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