Next Step West (Alden) serves 6 students in grades 8-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Next Step West (Alden) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Next Step West (Alden)'s student population of 6 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Step West (Alden) is 0.00, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
White
100%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Step West (Alden)?
6 students attend Next Step West (Alden).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Next Step West (Alden) students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Next Step West (Alden)?
Next Step West (Alden) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Next Step West (Alden) offer ?
Next Step West (Alden) offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Next Step West (Alden) part of?
Next Step West (Alden) is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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