Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Pine River-backus Alp ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine River-backus Alp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pine River-backus Alp's student population of 49 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine River-backus Alp is 0.08, 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)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine River-backus Alp?
The graduation rate of Pine River-backus Alp is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine River-backus Alp?
49 students attend Pine River-backus Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine River-backus Alp students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine River-backus Alp?
Pine River-backus Alp has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine River-backus Alp offer ?
Pine River-backus Alp offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine River-backus Alp part of?
Pine River-backus Alp is part of Pine River-Backus School District.
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