Serving 20 students in grades 5-8, Fridley 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is 0.77, which is more 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)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
30%
12%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
30%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Fridley Middle Area Learning Center?
20 students attend Fridley Middle Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Fridley Middle Area Learning Center students are Black, 30% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fridley Middle Area Learning Center offer ?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fridley Middle Area Learning Center part of?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is part of Fridley Public School District.
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