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 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
100%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
1 students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offer ?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center part of?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is part of Farmington Public School District.
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