Serving 102 students in grades 5-12, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's student population of 102 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
102 students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offer ?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center part of?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.
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