Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dakota Area Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dakota Area Community Charter School District
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Dakota Area Community Charter School?
37 students attend Dakota Area Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dakota Area Community Charter School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Area Community Charter School?
Dakota Area Community Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dakota Area Community Charter School offer ?
Dakota Area Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dakota Area Community Charter School part of?
Dakota Area Community Charter School is part of Dakota Area Community Charter School District.
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