Summary:
The MN River Valley Education District is home to a single high school, MN River Valley Alternative Learning Center-Seatbased, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. This school stands out for its diverse student population, with 70% White, 24.44% Hispanic, and 3.33% Native American students, as well as a high percentage (73.33%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community.
Academically, MN River Valley Alternative Learning Center-Seatbased is underperforming compared to state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates in reading, math, and science on the MCA-III assessments. For example, the school's 11th grade math proficiency rate was just 6.25% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 34.99%. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 83.3% is lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 3.3% is higher.
Despite these challenges, the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4, could be a potential strength that the school can leverage to provide more individualized attention and support to its diverse student population. To address the academic and social-emotional needs of its students, the school may need to focus on implementing targeted interventions and support programs, as well as collaborating with the broader MN River Valley Education District to share best practices and resources.
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