Freshwater Education District Alc

2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Freshwater Education District Alc 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freshwater Education District Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Freshwater Education District Alc's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Freshwater Education District Alc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freshwater Education District Alc is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1466 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
45%
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21-39%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freshwater Education District Alc 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
10%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Freshwater Education District Alc and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Freshwater Education District Alc and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freshwater Education District Alc's ranking?
Freshwater Education District Alc is ranked #1466 out of 1,734 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freshwater Education District Alc?
The graduation rate of Freshwater Education District Alc is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Freshwater Education District Alc?
100 students attend Freshwater Education District Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Freshwater Education District Alc students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freshwater Education District Alc?
Freshwater Education District Alc has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freshwater Education District Alc offer ?
Freshwater Education District Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Freshwater Education District Alc part of?
Freshwater Education District Alc is part of Freshwater Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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