Serving 119 students in grades 7-12, Mounds View Alc 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mounds View Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mounds View Alc's student population of 119 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mounds View Alc is 0.71, which is more 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)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
28%
11%
Black
18%
12%
White
42%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mounds View Alc?
The graduation rate of Mounds View Alc is 50-54%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mounds View Alc?
119 students attend Mounds View Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mounds View Alc students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mounds View Alc?
Mounds View Alc has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mounds View Alc offer ?
Mounds View Alc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mounds View Alc part of?
Mounds View Alc is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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