Middle Level Alternative Program

Summary:

The Middle Level Alternative Program is a small public middle school in Brainerd, Minnesota, serving just 15 students in grades 5-8. While part of the Brainerd Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 448 school districts in the state, this specialized program has consistently underperformed compared to nearby middle schools like Pequot Lakes Middle, Pillager Middle School, and Forestview Middle.

The Middle Level Alternative Program has a significantly higher percentage of White students (93.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.53% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 49.22% for the district and 45.49% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 338 out of 533 schools in 2018-2019 to 487 out of 529 schools in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes. The "Middle Level Alternative Program" designation suggests that the school may be serving a specific population of students with unique needs or challenges, which could contribute to the lower academic performance compared to the district and state.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 311 10th Ave NE
       Brainerd, MN  56401-8888


(218) 454-5400

District: Brainerd Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,142 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
American Indian:
13.3%
Hispanic:
6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Middle Level Alternative Program is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), American Indian (13.3%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle Level Alternative Program is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle Level Alternative Program is $2,142.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Middle Level Alternative Program was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brainerd Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brainerd Public School District 157th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle Level Alternative Program

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Rank History for all students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 9.74 443rd 488 9.2%
2014 2.69 474th 490 3.3%
2019 41.55 338th 533 36.6%
2023 10.00 487th 529 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.33 144th 415 65.3%
2023 13.84 427th 459 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.71 429th 436 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2001 6 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 8
2002 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2003 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2008 9 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 11
2009 14 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2010 15 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2011 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 14
2012 13 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 18
2013 10 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 13
2014 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13
2015 11 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 14
2016 12 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 14
2017 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12
2018 14 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 17
2019 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 12
2020 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10
2021 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2022 12 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 15
2023 14 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 15
2024 12 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 8 0.0 0.0 62.5
2001 8 1.0 8.0 25
2002 4 1.0 4.0 0
2003 4 1.0 4.0 0
2008 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2009 16 2.0 8.0 81.3
2010 16 2.0 8.0 75
2011 14 2.0 7.0 78.6
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 13 2.0 6.5 69.2
2014 13 1.9 6.5 76.9
2015 14 2.0 7.0 92.9
2016 14 2.0 7.0 85.7
2017 12 1.9 6.0 75
2018 17 1.9 8.5 82.4
2019 12 1.9 6.0 75
2020 10 2.0 5.0 70
2021 17 2.0 8.5 76.5
2022 15 2.0 7.4 80
2023 15 2.0 7.4 80
2024 15 2.0 7.5 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 8 0.0 0.0 62.5
2001 8 1.0 8.0 25
2002 4 1.0 4.0 0
2003 4 1.0 4.0 0
2008 11 2.0 5.5 72.7
2009 16 2.0 8.0 81.3
2010 16 2.0 8.0 75
2011 14 2.0 7.0 78.6
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 13 2.0 6.5 69.2
2014 13 1.9 6.5 76.9
2015 14 2.0 7.0 92.9
2016 14 2.0 7.0 85.7
2017 12 1.9 6.0 75
2018 17 1.9 8.5 82.4
2019 12 1.9 6.0 75
2020 10 2.0 5.0 70
2021 17 2.0 8.5 76.5
2022 15 2.0 7.4 80
2023 15 2.0 7.4 80
2024 15 2.0 7.5 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle Level Alternative Program

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $2,142

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Level Alternative Program

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 487th of 529 Middle schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Middle Level Alternative Program)18.27.1
 11%
   8th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)70.750.1
 20.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Middle Level Alternative Program)72.725
 47.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)67.151
 16.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Middle Level Alternative Program)27.30
 27.3%
   8th Grade Science (Brainerd Public School District)51.432.1
 19.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1215
 25%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1014
 40%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%80%
 5%


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Students at Middle Level Alternative Program are 80% White, 13% American Indian, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 15 students attended Middle Level Alternative Program.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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