Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nlc 6076 Special Education 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program's student population of 64 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program 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 Nlc 6076 Special Education Program is 0.47, 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
#1637 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
71%
60%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nlc 6076 Special Education Program's ranking?
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program is ranked #1637 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nlc 6076 Special Education Program?
The graduation rate of Nlc 6076 Special Education Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nlc 6076 Special Education Program?
64 students attend Nlc 6076 Special Education Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nlc 6076 Special Education Program students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nlc 6076 Special Education Program?
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nlc 6076 Special Education Program offer ?
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nlc 6076 Special Education Program part of?
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program is part of Northland Learning Center School District.
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