Minneapolis Schools Just The Facts
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Minneapolis Schools: Key Facts
Overview
Minneapolis, located in eastern Minnesota on the Mississippi River, is closely tied to its sister city, St. Paul. The Minneapolis School District serves about 36,000 students. Of these, 16% are in special education programs, 24% are English Language Learners, and 67% participate in the state's Free/Reduced Lunch program. The district employs 226 administrators, 115 principals and assistants, and 3,276 teachers, supported by 2,682 additional staff members including educational assistants, clerical staff, food service workers, and others.
Structure and Budget
The district comprises 99 schools: 23 K-5 elementary schools, 22 K-8 schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, 8 special education schools, 8 alternative schools, 19 contract alternative schools, and 5 charter schools. For the 2006-2007 school year, the budget was $587,371,902, with the majority ($376,924,691) allocated to the general operating fund.
Mission and Strategy
Dedicated to all students' learning and growth into capable citizens, the district follows a strategic plan to:
- Strengthen connections with families and the community
- Focus on student learning and academic success
- Adapt to the needs of students, families, staff, and the community
Diversity and Communication
Students speak over 90 languages at home, including Afrikaans, Croatian, Swahili, and Yiddish. School communications are primarily available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali.
Funding and Enrollment
Education funding remains a significant concern. A recent $13.8 billion state education bill has increased special education funding by about $330 million, benefiting Minneapolis Schools significantly due to their high number of special education students.
Traditionally, new funding has been based on a per-pupil formula. This year, however, the emphasis is on supporting students with disabilities. Although federal law mandates special education services, funding often falls short, leading the district to reallocate resources from other areas. The new bill provides an additional $382 per student, facilitating new programs like Spanish immersion, which contributed to a 3% enrollment increase from 2005 to 2006.
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