Milaca Area Learning Center (Ranked Bottom 50%)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Milaca Area Learning Center?

The graduation rate of Milaca Area Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

Q: How many students attend Milaca Area Learning Center?

23 students attend Milaca Area Learning Center.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Milaca Area Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Milaca Area Learning Center?

Milaca Area Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

Q: What grades does Milaca Area Learning Center offer ?

Milaca Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Milaca Area Learning Center part of?

Milaca Area Learning Center is part of Milaca Public School District.

500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (320) 982-7249

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Milaca Area Learning Center 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).

The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
: <50% (Top 1%)
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Milaca Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category

Attribute

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Milaca Area Learning Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 42% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Milaca Area Learning Center
2023	27
2022	23
2021	31
2020	40
2019	40
2018	37
2017	37
2016	26
2015	27
2014	33
2013	36
2012	31
2011	28
2010	26
2009	27
2008	31
2007	19
2006	2
2005	30
2004	22
2003	4

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Milaca Area Learning Center
2023	3
2022	3
2021	3
2020	3
2019	3
2018	4
2017	4
2016	3
2015	2
2014	3
2013	3
2012	3
2011	3
2010	3
2009	4
2008	3
2007	3
2006	1
2005	1

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Milaca Area Learning Center	Minnesota	Milaca Public School District
2022	50%	45%	47%
2021	50%	45%	45%
2019	50%	56%	59%
2018	20%	58%	60%
2017	50%	59%	59%
2015	50%	61%	54%
2014	50%	61%	56%
2013	50%	61%	56%
2012	50%	62%	59%
2011	50%	56%	51%
2010	20%	65%	57%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2019)
Year	Milaca Area Learning Center	Minnesota	Milaca Public School District
2019	50%	59%	58%
2018	50%	60%	60%
2012	50%	76%	69%
2010	50%	72%	66%

�鶹������ý

Milaca Area Learning Center

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2019)

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2011)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)

Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)

More Articles

�鶹��ý