Serving 36 students in grades 5-8, Century Middle School Within A School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century Middle School Within A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Century Middle School Within A School's student population of 36 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Century Middle School Within A School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School Within A School?
36 students attend Century Middle School Within A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Century Middle School Within A School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Century Middle School Within A School offer ?
Century Middle School Within A School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Century Middle School Within A School part of?
Century Middle School Within A School is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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