Serving 54 students in grades 5-8, Middle 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Area Learning Center's student population of 54 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Middle Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Area Learning Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1739 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
American Indian
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
60%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Area Learning Center's ranking?
Middle Area Learning Center is ranked #1739 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle Area Learning Center?
54 students attend Middle Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middle Area Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Middle Area Learning Center offer ?
Middle Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle Area Learning Center part of?
Middle Area Learning Center is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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