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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
School in Melrose · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is a public school in Melrose, MN, part of WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT. Beacon Program W Central Ed.
Dist. serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Beacon Program W Central Ed.
Dist. show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
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?
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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.
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 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is Albany Area High School (rated 8.2/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Albany). Additionally, ALBANY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.7/10, 12.8 miles away, in nearby Albany). 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 | 7.6 |
| MELROSE MIDDLE Melrose | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| MELROSE ELEMENTARY Melrose | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| 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 | 5.6 |
| SAUK CENTRE SECONDARY Sauk Centre | 7.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Sauk Centre Middle Sauk Centre | 7.3 mi | 4.9 |
| 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 | 6.7 |
| Albany Area High School Albany | 12.6 mi | 8.2 |
| ALBANY ELEMENTARY Albany | 12.8 mi | 7.7 |
| UPSALA ELEMENTARY Upsala | 14.9 mi | 6.9 |
| UPSALA SECONDARY Upsala | 14.9 mi | 6.5 |
| BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SEC. Belgrade | 18.1 mi | 6.4 |
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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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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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
Resources & Links
District
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 73
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $62,053
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