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Meeker And Wright Special Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 189 students in Meeker And Wright Special Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Meeker And Wright Special Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
189 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Meeker And Wright Special Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 523 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
148 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
78%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
-
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,937 is higher than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $49,185 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,937
$17,744
Spending / Student
$49,185
$18,465
Best Meeker And Wright Special Education School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 8 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sholund School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Annandale Boulevard
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstones Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13637 60th St. Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meeker-wright Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Td Program
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 11-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wings Alternative Program
Alternative School
1326 East Ripley St.
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 543-1122
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meeker And Wright Special Education School District?
Meeker And Wright Special Education School District manages 9 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District?
Meeker And Wright Special Education School District is ranked #332 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker And Wright Special Education School District?
78% of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District?
Meeker And Wright Special Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Meeker And Wright Special Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $49,185 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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