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Journeys Alternative Program
Elementary School · MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 1010, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Journeys Alternative Program
Elementary School in Howard Lake · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Journeys Alternative Program
Journeys Alternative Program is a public elementary school in Howard Lake, MN, part of MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION. Journeys Alternative Program serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 3.5:1 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 Journeys Alternative Program show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 7 students, Journeys Alternative Program 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 3.5:1 students to teachers, Journeys Alternative Program sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Journeys Alternative Program 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 7 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Address
- P.O. BOX 1010, Howard Lake, MN 55349
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
- 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 20 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
P.O. BOX 1010, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Journeys Alternative Program may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. COKATO ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Cokato). Another option is Montrose Elementary School of Innov (rated 6.3/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Montrose). Additionally, LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY (rated 6.2/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Lester Prairie). For more schools in Howard Lake, see our Howard Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEEKER-WRIGHT EARLY CHILDHOOD SP ED Howard Lake | 0.0 mi | — |
| STEP TD PROGRAM Howard Lake | 0.0 mi | — |
| TREK PROGRAM Howard Lake | 0.0 mi | — |
| HLWW ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Howard Lake | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Howard Lake | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. Howard Lake | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| WINSTED ELEMENTARY Winsted | 6.4 mi | 5.3 |
| HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED ECSE Winsted | 6.4 mi | — |
| HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Winsted | 6.5 mi | 6.6 |
| VILLAGE RANCH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Cokato | 4.7 mi | 6.1 |
| HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY Waverly | 4.8 mi | 4.8 |
| DASSEL-COKATO ALTERNATIVE CTR. Cokato | 5.8 mi | 5.1 |
| COKATO ELEMENTARY Cokato | 6.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 8.0 mi | 6.3 |
| DASSEL-COKATO SENIOR HIGH Cokato | 8.1 mi | 6.9 |
| DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE Cokato | 8.1 mi | 8.2 |
| LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY Lester Prairie | 11.9 mi | 6.2 |
| LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY Lester Prairie | 11.9 mi | 6.3 |
| ST TIMOTHYS PARISH SCHOOL Maple Lake | 12.3 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55349 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,054
Median Home Value
$287,100
Median Rent
$952/mo
Population
3,555
College Educated
22.2%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
46.7
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| A/O PROGRAM White Bear Lake, MN | — |
| ANOKA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anoka, MN | — |
| AUGSBURG PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richfield, MN | — |
| BECKS MONTESSORI ACCELERATED LEARNING CENTER Eagan, MN | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Journeys Alternative Program
What grades does Journeys Alternative Program serve?
Journeys Alternative Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Journeys Alternative Program?
Journeys Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journeys Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Alternative Program is 3.5:1. 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 Journeys Alternative Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Journeys Alternative Program has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Journeys Alternative Program a charter school?
No, Journeys Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Journeys Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, Journeys Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.7%
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
Resources & Links
District
MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 189
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $53,759
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