Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Freshwater Education District Alc 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freshwater Education District Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Freshwater Education District Alc's student population of 82 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Freshwater Education District Alc 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 Freshwater Education District Alc is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freshwater Education District Alc's ranking?
Freshwater Education District Alc is ranked #1507 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freshwater Education District Alc?
The graduation rate of Freshwater Education District Alc is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Freshwater Education District Alc?
82 students attend Freshwater Education District Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Freshwater Education District Alc students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freshwater Education District Alc?
Freshwater Education District Alc has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freshwater Education District Alc offer ?
Freshwater Education District Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freshwater Education District Alc part of?
Freshwater Education District Alc is part of Freshwater Education School District.
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