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East Middle Alternative (Emap)

12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
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Bottom 50%
East Middle Alternative (Emap) 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : 20-29%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Middle Alternative (Emap) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
20-29%
56%
(18-19)
30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
44%
12%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend East Middle Alternative (Emap)?
39 students attend East Middle Alternative (Emap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of East Middle Alternative (Emap) students are Black, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does East Middle Alternative (Emap) offer ?
East Middle Alternative (Emap) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Middle Alternative (Emap) part of?
East Middle Alternative (Emap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : 20-29%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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