277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
Tel:
(952) 491-8024
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy serves 20 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy's student population of 20 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 20 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 10% | 11% |
| White | 75% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Intermediate School District 287 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to 277 Westonka Area Learning Academy is Alc Westonka - I.S. (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilltop Primary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mound Transition Plus Special Education School
0.1 miles
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8030 0.1 n/a n/a - Mound Alc Westonka - I.S. Alternative School Grades: 8-12
0.2 miles
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258 0.2 8-12 n/a - Mound Mound Westonka High School Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 8-12 | 899 students10
0.2 miles
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100 0.2 8-12 899 - Mound Hilltop Primary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-4 | 426 students10
0.3 miles
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500 0.3 PK-4 426 - Mound 277-grandview Middle - Alc Alternative School Grades: 6-7
0.9 miles
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8301 0.9 6-7 n/a
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