Century Middle School Within A School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Century Middle School Within A School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)6%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)19%
10%
Black
(21-22)n/a
12%
White
(21-22)67%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)8%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Middle School Within A School's ranking?
Century Middle School Within A School is ranked #1716 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School Within A School?
36 students attend Century Middle School Within A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Century Middle School Within A School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Century Middle School Within A School offer ?
Century Middle School Within A School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Century Middle School Within A School part of?
Century Middle School Within A School is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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