Longfellow Alternative
Tel:
(612) 668-4700
- Longfellow Alternative serves 84 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Longfellow Alternative places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Longfellow Alternative's student population of 84 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 84 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Longfellow Alternative is 0.63, 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) (16-17) | <50% | 59% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | <50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 9% |
| Black | 42% | 11% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 11-19% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Longfellow Alternative is 800 W Broadway (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Franklin Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bright Water Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis 800 W Broadway Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
0.3 miles
800 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450 0.3 9-12 17 - Minneapolis Bright Water Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 179 students
0.3 miles
5140 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 302-3410 0.3 K-6 179 - Minneapolis Franklin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 397 students
0.3 miles
1501 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600 0.3 6-8 397 - Minneapolis Prekindergarten North Grades: PK | 8 students
0.3 miles
2410 Girard Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2127 0.3 PK 8 - Minneapolis Hall International Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
0.4 miles
1601 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650 0.4 PK-5 229
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