The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)98%
7%
Black
(09-10)n/a
10%
White
(09-10)2%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
77%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Worthington Area Language Academy School District
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Worthington Area Language Academy?
136 students attend Worthington Area Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Worthington Area Language Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Worthington Area Language Academy offer ?
Worthington Area Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Worthington Area Language Academy part of?
Worthington Area Language Academy is part of Worthington Area Language Academy School District.
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