The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)1%
2%
Asian
(12-13)6%
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)19%
8%
Black
(12-13)22%
9%
White
(12-13)48%
72%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
60%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Learning Alternative Middle School?
81 students attend Learning Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Learning Alternative Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Learning Alternative Middle School offer ?
Learning Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Learning Alternative Middle School part of?
Learning Alternative Middle School is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools.
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