The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Therapeutic Education Collective (t
Therapeutic Education Collective (TEC) is an alternative school in Oakdale, serving grades six through twelve within the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District. With a small enrollment, the school is designed for a specific student population, not a general attendance zone school. Because it is an alternative school, its academic profile and purpose differ fundamentally from a standard middle or high school.
The student body is small and diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by students who identify as two or more races, with Black and Hispanic students each represented as well. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available. Given the school's alternative designation and therapeutic name, it is reasonable for a parent to understand that the school likely serves students who need a setting different from a conventional school environment.
State assessment data for math and reading were reported for the 2024-25 school year, but results showed zero percent proficient at every tested grade level from sixth through eighth. This pattern is common in alternative and therapeutic settings, where the standard state test may not reflect the individualized goals of the students. Science testing for eighth grade had results that were suppressed, with a very low participation rate, which also aligns with the nature of the school. No graduation rate was available, and none would be expected to carry the same meaning as for a traditional high school given the school's population and purpose. Overall, standard academic achievement metrics, as measured by state assessments, are extremely low, and a parent should understand that this is a specialized placement school where the primary mission is not conventional test performance.
The comparison to other schools on overall proficiency places TEC in the bottom quartile among Ramsey County districts, a position that is expected for a therapeutic alternative school. Chronic absenteeism data were not available. Course access and staffing information were also missing from the available data.
Oakdale itself is a suburban city on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities metro, a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. It is car-oriented, with limited walkability beyond pocket parks and a nature preserve. The city is growing, with new housing development and a bus rapid transit line expected, but TEC's location on Stillwater Boulevard North places it in a broader commercial and industrial corridor. The district, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale, did not have any recent major changes publicly reported that would affect a family's understanding of the school.
For a family considering this school, the essential fact is that TEC is a therapeutic alternative school with a very small student body and state assessment results that are at or near zero. This is not a school where a parent would look for high test scores or a traditional academic pathway. The school exists to serve students whose needs are not met in a conventional classroom setting, and its academic profile reflects that mission. A parent would want to speak directly with the school to understand the specific therapeutic model, the support services offered, and the academic expectations for students, as the standard metrics available do not capture the school's purpose or outcomes for its students.
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