Serving 65 students in grades 10-12, Metropolitan Learning Alliance 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
21%
10%
Black
25%
12%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-49%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Metropolitan Learning Alliance School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Alliance?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Learning Alliance is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Learning Alliance?
65 students attend Metropolitan Learning Alliance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Metropolitan Learning Alliance students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Learning Alliance?
Metropolitan Learning Alliance has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Learning Alliance offer ?
Metropolitan Learning Alliance offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Metropolitan Learning Alliance part of?
Metropolitan Learning Alliance is part of Metropolitan Learning Alliance School District.
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