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Great Expectations

550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Expectations ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Great Expectations's student population of 136 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Great Expectations ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Expectations is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#831 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Expectations and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Expectations and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Great Expectations and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
84%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Expectations and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations's ranking?
Great Expectations is ranked #831 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Great Expectations?
136 students attend Great Expectations.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Great Expectations students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Expectations offer ?
Great Expectations offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Expectations part of?
Great Expectations is part of Great Expectations School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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