For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 226 students in Alden, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Alden, MN is Alden-conger Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alden, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Alden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alden, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alden-conger Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step West (Alden)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
155 S Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alden, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alden, MN include Alden-conger Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Alden?
2 public middle schools are located in Alden.
What is the racial composition of students in Alden?
Alden public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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