Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Next Step West (Alden)'s student population of 6 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Step West (Alden) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern Minnesota Education Consortium School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Step West (Alden)?
6 students attend Next Step West (Alden).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Next Step West (Alden) students are White.
What grades does Next Step West (Alden) offer ?
Next Step West (Alden) offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Next Step West (Alden) part of?
Next Step West (Alden) is part of Southern Minnesota Education Consortium School District.
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