Cyrus Technology Elementary School (Closed 2014)

100 North Nelson
Cyrus, MN 56323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cyrus Technology Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
60-79%
61%
(12-13)
≥80%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cyrus School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Cyrus Technology Elementary School?
32 students attend Cyrus Technology Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cyrus Technology Elementary School students are White, and 19% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cyrus Technology Elementary School?
Cyrus Technology Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cyrus Technology Elementary School offer ?
Cyrus Technology Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cyrus Technology Elementary School part of?
Cyrus Technology Elementary School is part of Cyrus School District.

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