Tier Two

Summary:

Tier Two is an alternative public school located in Plymouth, MN, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 243 students. The school is part of the Intermediate School District 287 and has a diverse student population, with 34.16% White, 40.74% African American, 4.53% Hispanic, 3.29% Asian, 2.06% Native American, 0.41% Pacific Islander, and 14.81% two or more races.

Tier Two has significantly lower four-year graduation rates compared to surrounding schools like Tier One, with a 29.0% graduation rate in 2021-2022 compared to the state average of 83.3%. The school also has higher dropout rates at 16.1%, much higher than the state average of 2.1%. Academically, Tier Two students consistently underperform on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in Math, Reading, and Science compared to state and district averages. For example, only 14.29% of Tier Two students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47% and the Intermediate School District 287 average of 10.67%.

Tier Two has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 72.02%, much higher than surrounding schools like Tier One at 42.86%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 3.8 students per teacher, lower than Tier One (3.1) and Tier Three (2.6). These factors, along with the school's status as an alternative school, may be contributing to the lower academic performance and graduation rates observed at Tier Two.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1820 Xenium Ln N
Plymouth, MN 55441-8888

(763) 550-7232

District: Intermediate School District 287

SchoolDigger Rank:
807^th of 881 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 3.8

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.7%

White:

34.2%

Two or more races:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tier Two ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.19. (See more...)

Compare Details Tier Two ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tier Two who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tier Two:

SchoolDigger ranks Tier Two 807^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Tier Two in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tier Two 500^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Tier Two in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.81	851^st	858	0.8%
2024	8.19	807^th	881	8.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.75	489^th	500	2.2%
2024	24.44	460^th	572	19.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.80	749^th	793	5.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.66	804^th	808	0.5%
2024	5.55	785^th	826	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.05	517^th	520	0.6%
2024	11.06	500^th	545	8.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.51	285^th	288	1.0%
2024	34.39	215^th	307	30.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tier Two

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.96	452^nd	479	5.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tier Two

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	121	93	7	19	2	0	36	278
2022	99	76	8	12	2	0	30	227
2023	83	99	8	11	5	1	36	243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tier Two

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	278	67.7	4.1	59.4
2022	227	61.8	3.6	59.5
2023	243	63.2	3.8	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tier Two

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	278	67.7	4.1	59.4
2022	227	61.8	3.6	59.5
2023	243	63.2	3.8	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Tier One	Public, Alternative	K-12	1820 Xenium Ln N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7232	21	7	3.1	42.9%	12 (57.1%)	4 (19.0%)	2 (9.5%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)								(n/a)
Tier Two	Public, Alternative	K-12	1820 Xenium Ln N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7232	243	63	3.8	72.0%	83 (34.2%)	99 (40.7%)	11 (4.5%)	8 (3.3%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (14.8%)								(n/a)	30.0	7.7	7.7	14.3	27.3	14.3	23.1	16.4	7.7	7.7	7.4
Tier Three	Public, Alternative	K-12	1820 Xenium Ln N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7232	179	66	2.6	64.8%	62 (34.6%)	78 (43.6%)	10 (5.6%)	12 (6.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)								(n/a)								8.3
District Service Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1820 Xenium Ln N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 559-3535	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
School #540	Public, Alternative	K-12	2855 Campus Drive	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 205-7612	2	1	1.7		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Robbinsdale Shared Time Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	4148 Winnetka Ave N	New Hope	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8082	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,668
Senops	Public, Alternative	K-12	1001 Highway 7	Hopkins	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 988-4042	11	0		27.3%	7 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)												$138,827
Melrose	Public, Alternative	1-12	3525 Monterey Dr	Saint Louis Park	55416	Hennepin County	St. Louis Park Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 993-6200	7	0			5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$3,988
River Bend Educational Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1510 Glenwood Ave S	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-2884	62	18	3.5	91.9%	6 (9.7%)	36 (58.1%)	5 (8.1%)	1 (1.6%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (16.1%)								(n/a)			0.0	15.7			9.1	20.0			16.7	$59,209
Nonpublic Shared Time	Public, Alternative	K-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 668-5495	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tier Two

What district is Tier Two in?

Intermediate School District 287

How many students attend Tier Two?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Tier Two.

What is the racial makeup of Tier Two?

Students at Tier Two are 41% African American, 34% White, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Tier Two a good school?

Tier Two ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Minnesota alternative schools.

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