Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Leaf River Academy 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 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leaf River Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leaf River Academy's student population of 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Leaf River Academy 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 Leaf River Academy is 0.24, which is less 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
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Hispanic
7%
12%
White
87%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leaf River Academy's ranking?
Leaf River Academy is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Leaf River Academy often compared to?
Leaf River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Special Education Facilities, Win-elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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).
How many students attend Leaf River Academy?
15 students attend Leaf River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Leaf River Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leaf River Academy?
Leaf River Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leaf River Academy offer ?
Leaf River Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leaf River Academy part of?
Leaf River Academy is part of Freshwater Education School District.
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