The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (11-12)
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1987
Campus Size
25
School Mascot
Raider
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
2%
Asian
(11-12)4%
7%
Hispanic
(11-12)11%
7%
Black
(11-12)41%
9%
White
(11-12)33%
73%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)11%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle School Area Learning Center?
27 students attend Middle School Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Middle School Area Learning Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Middle School Area Learning Center offer ?
Middle School Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School Area Learning Center part of?
Middle School Area Learning Center is part of Roseville Public School District.
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