Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alexander Learning Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alexander Learning Academy's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Learning Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
26%
11%
Black
10%
12%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Learning Academy's ranking?
Alexander Learning Academy is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Alexander Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alexander Learning Academy?
39 students attend Alexander Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alexander Learning Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Learning Academy?
Alexander Learning Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Learning Academy offer ?
Alexander Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alexander Learning Academy part of?
Alexander Learning Academy is part of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo School District.
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