Serving 14 students in grades 6-7, Pathways Program Grades 6-7 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Program Grades 6-7's student population of 14 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Campus Size
342 acres
School Motto
We Are United
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is 0.55, 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)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Pathways Program Grades 6-7?
14 students attend Pathways Program Grades 6-7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pathways Program Grades 6-7 students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offer ?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Program Grades 6-7 part of?
Pathways Program Grades 6-7 is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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