Central 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 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Asian
(17-18)3%
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)17%
9%
Black
(17-18)4%
11%
White
(17-18)67%
67%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Area Learning Center?
90 students attend Central Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central Area Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Central Area Learning Center offer ?
Central Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Area Learning Center part of?
Central Area Learning Center is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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