Mahnomen Area Learning Center

209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mahnomen Area Learning Center serves 46 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • 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

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School Overview

Mahnomen Area Learning Center's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mahnomen Area Learning Center is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
58%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
60%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
14:1
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American Indian
67%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
White
9%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mahnomen Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?
46 students attend Mahnomen Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mahnomen Area Learning Center students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahnomen Area Learning Center?
Mahnomen Area Learning Center has a student ration of 46:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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