Burnsville Area Learning Center serves 1,390 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,390 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Burnsville Area Learning Center's student population of 1,390 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burnsville Area Learning Center is 0.75, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
28%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center?
1,390 students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Burnsville Area Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Burnsville Area Learning Center offer ?
Burnsville Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Burnsville Area Learning Center part of?
Burnsville Area Learning Center is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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