Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center serves 1 students in grades 8-12.
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 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center's student population of 1 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is 0.00, which is less 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)50-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
100%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
1 students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offer ?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center part of?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is part of Farmington Public School District.
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