Serving 26 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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 26 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Middle Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Area Learning Center is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1835 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
23%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 is Middle Area Learning Center's ranking?
Middle Area Learning Center is ranked #1835 out of 1,860 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
26 students attend Middle Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Middle Area Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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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