New Paths Area Learning Center
Tel:
(218)281-5864
- New Paths Area Learning Center serves 86 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- New Paths Area Learning Center's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 86 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Paths Area Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Paths Area Learning Center is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1107 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 9% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 56% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crookston Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to New Paths Area Learning Center is Crookston Secondary (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crookston Crookston Pre-k Program Special Education School
Grades: PK | 21 students
0.5 miles
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2762 0.5 PK 21 - Crookston Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 165 students
0.5 miles
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2762 0.5 PK-1 165 - Crookston Highland Elementary School Grades: 2-6 | 471 students
0.8 miles
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-5600 0.8 2-6 471 - Crookston Crookston Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 509 students
0.9 miles
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2144 0.9 7-12 509 - Crookston Northern Lights Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 7 students
1.0 miles
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)470-8325 1.0 6-12 7
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