Alternative Educational Experience

18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Educational Experience ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alternative Educational Experience ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Alternative Educational Experience's student population of 27 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
27 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alternative Educational Experience is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alternative Educational Experience and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alternative Educational Experience and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alternative Educational Experience.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative Educational Experience and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative Educational Experience and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Alternative Educational Experience?
27 students attend Alternative Educational Experience.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alternative Educational Experience students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Educational Experience offer ?
Alternative Educational Experience offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative Educational Experience part of?
Alternative Educational Experience is part of Methow Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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