Detroit Lakes Middle Alc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)40%
2%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(20-21)20%
10%
Black
(20-21)n/a
11%
White
(20-21)40%
64%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
40%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Middle Alc?
5 students attend Detroit Lakes Middle Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Detroit Lakes Middle Alc students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Middle Alc offer ?
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Lakes Middle Alc part of?
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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