D−
Middle Area Learning Center
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8Alternative Education School
1000 NE 8th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 · (218) 327-5800 · Part of Grand Rapids Public School District
Students
54
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Town
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Middle Area Learning Center
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 42 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 46.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 52.5%
Location
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1000 NE 8th Ave, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 729
Grade 825
Enrollment over time
101’20
165’21
53’22
26’23
54’24
Down 46.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%American Indian/Alaska Native 7%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 2%Black 2%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.