Central Area Learning Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Asian
(17-18)3%
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)17%
9%
Black
(17-18)4%
11%
White
(17-18)67%
67%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Area Learning Center?
90 students attend Central Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central Area Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Central Area Learning Center offer ?
Central Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Area Learning Center part of?
Central Area Learning Center is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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