Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Tel:
(651) 252-2500
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center serves 6 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center's student population of 6 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 6 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is 0.29, 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) (10-11) | ≤10% | 56% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 50-59% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 17% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 83% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Farmington Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is Farmington High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Robert Boeckman Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmington Robert Boeckman Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 937 students10
0.0 miles
800 Denmark Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1400 0 6-8 937 - Farmington Farmington Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 621 students10
0.8 miles
500 Maple St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000 0.8 PK-5 621 - Farmington Gateway Academy Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 37 students10
0.8 miles
4100 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1945 0.8 4-8 37 - Farmington Riverview Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 802 students10
0.8 miles
4100 208th St West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600 0.8 PK-6 802 - Farmington Levi P. Dodge Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 742 students10
0.9 miles
4200 208th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1500 0.9 6-8 742
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