Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alp @ Vccs 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
27%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Alp @ Vccs?
8 students attend Alp @ Vccs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Alp @ Vccs students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alp @ Vccs?
Alp @ Vccs has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alp @ Vccs offer ?
Alp @ Vccs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alp @ Vccs part of?
Alp @ Vccs is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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