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#1025 of 1,992 schools in MN
Village Ranch Alternative Program
High School · Meeker and Wright Special Education · Cokato, MN
A Meeker and Wright Special Education high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13637 60TH ST. SW, Cokato, MN 55321
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Village Ranch Alternative Program score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Village Ranch Alternative Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,250
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Dassel-cokato Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Hlww Alternative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Step Td ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 4.7 mi | 14 | 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.
Meeker and Wright Special Education
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $53,759NCES 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.
Village Ranch Alternative Program is listed in MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Village Ranch Alternative Program
Village Ranch Alternative Program is a public high school in Cokato, MN, part of Meeker and Wright Special Education, serving approximately 33 students in grades 5th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Village Ranch Alternative Program
What grades does Village Ranch Alternative Program serve?
Village Ranch Alternative Program serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Village Ranch Alternative Program?
Village Ranch Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Ranch Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Ranch Alternative Program is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Village Ranch Alternative Program rank in MN?
Village Ranch Alternative Program ranks #1,025 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Village Ranch Alternative Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Village Ranch Alternative Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Village Ranch Alternative Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Ranch Alternative Program has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Village Ranch Alternative Program a charter school?
No, Village Ranch Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Village Ranch Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, Village Ranch Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Ranch Alternative Program?
78.8% of students at Village Ranch Alternative Program 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 55321)
- 5,592
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 55321; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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