Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
50%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Middle Alternative (Cmap)?
10 students attend Central Middle Alternative (Cmap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) offer ?
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) part of?
Central Middle Alternative (Cmap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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