Serving 26 students in grades 2-12, Cambia Hills 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Cambia Hills?
26 students attend Cambia Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cambia Hills students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambia Hills?
Cambia Hills has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambia Hills offer ?
Cambia Hills offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambia Hills part of?
Cambia Hills is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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