The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burnsville Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1,390 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
28%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center?
1,390 students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Burnsville Area Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Burnsville Area Learning Center offer ?
Burnsville Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnsville Area Learning Center part of?
Burnsville Area Learning Center is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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