Mcgregor Area Learning Program serves 4 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcgregor Area Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mcgregor Area Learning Program's student population of 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
1 teacher
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcgregor Area Learning Program is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 65% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgregor Area Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Mcgregor Area Learning Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mcgregor Area Learning Program?
4 students attend Mcgregor Area Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcgregor Area Learning Program students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mcgregor Area Learning Program offer ?
Mcgregor Area Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgregor Area Learning Program part of?
Mcgregor Area Learning Program is part of Mcgregor Public School District.
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