Serving 24 students in grades 5-8, Fridley Middle Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center's student population of 24 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
67%
12%
White
17%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fridley Middle Area Learning Center's ranking?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is ranked #1166 out of 1,773 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fridley Middle Area Learning Center?
24 students attend Fridley Middle Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fridley Middle Area Learning Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fridley Middle Area Learning Center offer ?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fridley Middle Area Learning Center part of?
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center is part of Fridley Public School District.
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