Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Mahnomen 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahnomen 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
Mahnomen Area Learning Center's student population of 42 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mahnomen Area Learning Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
American Indian
81%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahnomen Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mahnomen Area Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mahnomen Area Learning Center?
42 students attend Mahnomen Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mahnomen Area Learning Center students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahnomen Area Learning Center?
Mahnomen Area Learning Center has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mahnomen Area Learning Center offer ?
Mahnomen Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mahnomen Area Learning Center part of?
Mahnomen Area Learning Center is part of Mahnomen Public School District.
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