Middle Level Alternative Program

311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Bottom 50%
Serving 15 students in grades 5-8, Middle Level Alternative Program 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle Level Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Middle Level Alternative Program's student population of 15 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Middle Level Alternative Program 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 Middle Level Alternative Program is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle Level Alternative Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle Level Alternative Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle Level Alternative Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Middle Level Alternative Program and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
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Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle Level Alternative Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
93%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle Level Alternative Program and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle Level Alternative Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle Level Alternative Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle Level Alternative Program's ranking?
Middle Level Alternative Program is ranked #1572 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Middle Level Alternative Program?
15 students attend Middle Level Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middle Level Alternative Program students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Level Alternative Program?
Middle Level Alternative Program has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle Level Alternative Program offer ?
Middle Level Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Middle Level Alternative Program part of?
Middle Level Alternative Program is part of Brainerd Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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