Austin Area Learning Center

301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
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Bottom 50%
Serving 196 students in grades 6-12, Austin Area Learning Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Austin Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Austin Area Learning Center's student population of 196 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
196 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Austin Area Learning Center 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 Austin Area Learning Center is 0.71, 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)
#1708 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
45%
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≤10%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
42%
10%
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Black
8%
12%
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White
32%
63%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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30-39%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Austin Area Learning Center's ranking?
Austin Area Learning Center is ranked #1708 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Austin Area Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Austin Area Learning Center?
196 students attend Austin Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Austin Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Austin Area Learning Center offer ?
Austin Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Austin Area Learning Center part of?
Austin Area Learning Center is part of Austin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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