Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-8
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)25%
9%
Black
(19-20)25%
11%
White
(19-20)42%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level?
12 students attend Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level offer ?
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level part of?
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-level is part of Pelican Rapids School District.
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