The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)1%
2%
Asian
(12-13)6%
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)19%
8%
Black
(12-13)22%
9%
White
(12-13)48%
72%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
60%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Learning Alternative Middle School?
81 students attend Learning Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Learning Alternative Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Learning Alternative Middle School offer ?
Learning Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Learning Alternative Middle School part of?
Learning Alternative Middle School is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools.
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.
