The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students (09-10)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
7%
Black
(09-10)n/a
10%
White
(09-10)100%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
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?
≤10% 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 74% MN state average).
How many students attend 272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative?
1 students attend 272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of 272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative students are White.
What grades does 272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative offer ?
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is 272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative part of?
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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