Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp

1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
16 students
This chart displays total students of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp 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 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp 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 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
7%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
(09-10)
94%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
56%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp?
16 students attend Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp offer ?
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp part of?
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp is part of Pine River-Backus School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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