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#1082 of 1,992 schools in MN
Dream Technical Academy
High School · Technical Academies of Minnesota · Willmar, MN
A Technical Academies of Minnesota charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1705 16TH STREET NE, Willmar, MN 56201
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dream Technical Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dream Technical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willmar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,054
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - WillmarEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Lake Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Prairie Lakes Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Willmar Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Technical Academies of Minnesota
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dream Technical Academy is listed in TECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dream Technical Academy
Dream Technical Academy is a public high school in Willmar, MN, part of Technical Academies of Minnesota, serving approximately 74 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dream Technical Academy
What grades does Dream Technical Academy serve?
Dream Technical Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Dream Technical Academy?
Dream Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dream Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dream Technical Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dream Technical Academy rank in MN?
Dream Technical Academy ranks #1,082 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dream Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dream Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dream Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dream Technical Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Dream Technical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dream Technical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dream Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Dream Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dream Technical Academy?
81.1% of students at Dream Technical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Phone
- (320) 262-5640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 56201)
- 24,860
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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