Serving 83 students in grades 5-12, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Fergus Falls, MN, encompassing approximately 342.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's student population of 83 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center's ranking?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
83 students attend Fergus Falls Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Area Learning Center?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offer ?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fergus Falls Area Learning Center part of?
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.
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