Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level
Tel:
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level serves 27 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level's student population of 27 students has grown by 237% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 27 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1623 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 9% |
| Black | 18% | 11% |
| White | 41% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelican Rapids Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pelican Rapids Alternative Center Mid-level is Pelican Rapids Alternative Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pelican Rapids Secondary (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Viking Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
0.0 miles
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910 0.0 9-12 6 - Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 355 students
0.0 miles
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910 0.0 7-12 355 - Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 492 students
0.3 miles
1 Viking Dr
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-2911 0.3 PK-6 492 - Rothsay Rothsay Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 191 students
11.4 miles
2040 Co Rd 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116 11.4 PK-6 191 - Rothsay Rothsay Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 116 students
11.4 miles
2040 Co Rd 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116 11.4 7-12 116
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