West Central Area Learning Center
Tel:
(320)256-7836
- West Central Area Learning Center serves 38 students in grades 6-12.
- 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- West Central Area Learning Center 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- West Central Area Learning Center's student population of 38 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 38 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Central Area Learning Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,784 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Area Learning Center is 0.34, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #1423 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 79% | 67% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Area Learning Center is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Melrose Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Melrose Melrose Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
0.5 miles
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320)256-5160 0.5 PK-5 522 - Sauk Centre Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist. Special Education School
Grades: 1-11 | 13 students
7.3 miles
903 State Rd S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320)352-2284 7.3 1-11 13 - Sauk Centre Sauk Centre Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 532 students
7.3 miles
901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320)352-6521 7.3 PK-6 532 - Sauk Centre Sauk Centre Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 515 students
7.3 miles
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320)352-2258 7.3 7-12 515 - Albany Albany Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 473 students
12.6 miles
10 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320)845-2161 12.6 1-6 473
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