East Middle Alternative (Emap)

12000 Ridgemount Ave West
Minneapolis, MN 55441
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades 6-8, East Middle Alternative (Emap) 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Middle Alternative (Emap) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

East Middle Alternative (Emap)'s student population of 26 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Middle Alternative (Emap) is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
20-29%
56%
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(18-19)
30-39%
59%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
31%
12%
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White
35%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
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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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend East Middle Alternative (Emap)?
26 students attend East Middle Alternative (Emap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of East Middle Alternative (Emap) students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Middle Alternative (Emap) offer ?
East Middle Alternative (Emap) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Middle Alternative (Emap) part of?
East Middle Alternative (Emap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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