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Middle Area Learning Center

1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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Bottom 50%
Serving 53 students in grades 5-8, Middle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Middle Area Learning Center's student population of 53 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
53 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Middle 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 Middle Area Learning Center is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1835 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Middle Area Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle Area Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Middle Area Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
83%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Middle Area Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle Area Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Area Learning Center's ranking?
Middle Area Learning Center is ranked #1835 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle Area Learning Center?
53 students attend Middle Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Middle Area Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Middle Area Learning Center offer ?
Middle Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Middle Area Learning Center part of?
Middle Area Learning Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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