Serving 90 students in grades 7-12, Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased's student population of 90 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased 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 Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased's ranking?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is ranked #1651 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
The graduation rate of Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
90 students attend Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased offer ?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased part of?
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased is part of Mn River Valley Education School District.
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