Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Pine River-backus Area Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine River-backus Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pine River-backus Area Learning Center's student population of 45 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine River-backus Area Learning Center is 0.20, 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)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine River-backus Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Pine River-backus Area Learning Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine River-backus Area Learning Center?
45 students attend Pine River-backus Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pine River-backus Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine River-backus Area Learning Center?
Pine River-backus Area Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine River-backus Area Learning Center offer ?
Pine River-backus Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine River-backus Area Learning Center part of?
Pine River-backus Area Learning Center is part of Pine River-Backus School District.
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