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Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
School · WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT
9 2ND ST SW, Melrose, MN 56352
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is a public school in Melrose, MN, part of the WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 42% in reading/language arts. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,356, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 11 students, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- 9 2ND ST SW, Melrose, MN 56352
- Website
- wced6026.org
- Phone
- (320) 256-6026
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 25% (2019) to 75% (2022).
Location
9 2ND ST SW, Melrose, MN 56352
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. may also want to explore other schools in the area. MELROSE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is ALBANY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 12.8 miles away, in nearby Albany). Additionally, UPSALA SECONDARY (rated 7.0/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Upsala). For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER Melrose | 0.0 mi | — |
| WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 Melrose | 0.0 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI OF MELROSE Melrose | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Melrose | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| MELROSE SECONDARY Melrose | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| MELROSE MIDDLE Melrose | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MELROSE ELEMENTARY Melrose | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOHNS-ST ANDREWS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Greenwald | 5.3 mi | 5.3 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Freeport | 6.3 mi | 4.8 |
| SAUK CENTRE ELEMENTARY Sauk Centre | 7.3 mi | 4.4 |
| SAUK CENTRE SECONDARY Sauk Centre | 7.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Sauk Centre Middle Sauk Centre | 7.3 mi | 5.1 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Sauk Centre | 7.8 mi | 4.7 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Albany | 12.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Albany Area Middle School Albany | 12.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Albany Area High School Albany | 12.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ALBANY ELEMENTARY Albany | 12.8 mi | 7.1 |
| UPSALA ELEMENTARY Upsala | 14.9 mi | 6.9 |
| UPSALA SECONDARY Upsala | 14.9 mi | 7.0 |
| BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SEC. Belgrade | 18.1 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56352 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,356
Median Home Value
$225,100
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
Population
5,955
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
79.1%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
40.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has a median household income of $71,356. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $225,100, with a median rent of $1,047/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
What grades does Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. serve?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has 25.0% math proficiency and 41.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. a charter school?
No, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. a Title I school?
No, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is not currently a Title I school.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Average (305/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Melrose). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 256-6026
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 73
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $62,053
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