Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Tel:
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc serves 19 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc's student population of 19 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 19 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Detroit Lakes Middle Alc is 0.72, which is more 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) (14-15) | <50% | 61% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | <50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 26% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Lakes Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Detroit Lakes Middle Alc is Afterschool Program (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Detroit Lakes Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 847 students10
0.0 miles
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228 0 5-8 847 - Detroit Lakes Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 587 students10
0.0 miles
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106 0 PK-4 587 - Detroit Lakes Afterschool Program Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687 0.8 9-12 n/a - Detroit Lakes High School Culture Club Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271 0.8 9-12 n/a - Detroit Lakes High School Extended Year Program Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687 0.8 9-12 n/a
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