The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Project Return ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
White
(24-25)100%
60%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Project Return?
1 students attend Project Return.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Project Return students are White.
What grades does Project Return offer ?
Project Return offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Project Return part of?
Project Return is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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