South Campus Education Center vs. Tier Three
Should you attend South Campus Education Center or Tier Three? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Campus Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Tier Three ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 60 students in grades 5-12, South Campus Education Center ranks in the top 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tier Three ranks in the top 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
5-12
K-12
Total Students
60 students
179 students
% Male | % Female
68% | 32%
77% | 23%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
3:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#695 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
n/a
Graduation Rate
<50%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
2
Grade 1 Students
-
1
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
7
Grade 4 Students
-
5
Grade 5 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
2
9
Grade 9 Students
16
13
Grade 10 Students
14
12
Grade 11 Students
8
17
Grade 12 Students
20
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
26%
43%
% White
52%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
