Sun Program serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sun Program's student population of 11 students has grown by 266% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Program is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
29%
8%
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 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Sun Program?
11 students attend Sun Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sun Program students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Program?
Sun Program has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Program offer ?
Sun Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sun Program part of?
Sun Program is part of Mid-State Education School District.
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