Middle Level Alternative Program

Summary:

The Middle Level Alternative Program is a small public middle school in Brainerd, Minnesota, serving just 15 students in grades 5-8. While part of the Brainerd Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 448 school districts in the state, this specialized program has consistently underperformed compared to nearby middle schools like Pequot Lakes Middle, Pillager Middle School, and Forestview Middle.

The Middle Level Alternative Program has a significantly higher percentage of White students (93.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.53% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 49.22% for the district and 45.49% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 338 out of 533 schools in 2018-2019 to 487 out of 529 schools in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes. The "Middle Level Alternative Program" designation suggests that the school may be serving a specific population of students with unique needs or challenges, which could contribute to the lower academic performance compared to the district and state.

Detail:

Public 5-8

311 10th Ave NE
Brainerd, MN 56401-8888

(218) 454-5400

District: Brainerd Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,142

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 15

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

American Indian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle Level Alternative Program is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), American Indian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle Level Alternative Program is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Middle Level Alternative Program employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle Level Alternative Program is $2,142.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Middle Level Alternative Program was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brainerd Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brainerd Public School District 157^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middle Level Alternative Program

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Rank History for all students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2013	9.74	443^rd	488	9.2%
2014	2.69	474^th	490	3.3%
2019	41.55	338^th	533	36.6%
2023	10.00	487^th	529	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.33	144^th	415	65.3%
2023	13.84	427^th	459	7.0%

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Rank History for White students at Middle Level Alternative Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.71	429^th	436	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8
2001	6	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	8
2002	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4
2003	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4
2008	9	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	11
2009	14	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	16
2010	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	16
2011	12	0	1	1	0	0	14
2012	13	0	1	4	0	0	18
2013	10	0	1	2	0	0	13
2014	12	0	1	0	0	0	13
2015	11	0	0	3	0	0	14
2016	12	0	0	2	0	0	14
2017	11	0	0	1	0	0	12
2018	14	0	1	1	0	1	17
2019	10	1	0	0	0	1	12
2020	9	0	0	0	0	1	10
2021	16	0	1	0	0	0	17
2022	12	0	1	1	0	1	15
2023	14	0	0	1	0	0	15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	8	0.0	0.0	62.5
2001	8	1.0	8.0	25
2002	4	1.0	4.0	0
2003	4	1.0	4.0	0
2008	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2009	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2010	16	2.0	8.0	75
2011	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2012	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2013	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2014	13	1.9	6.5	76.9
2015	14	2.0	7.0	92.9
2016	14	2.0	7.0	85.7
2017	12	1.9	6.0	75
2018	17	1.9	8.5	82.4
2019	12	1.9	6.0	75
2020	10	2.0	5.0	70
2021	17	2.0	8.5	76.5
2022	15	2.0	7.4	80
2023	15	2.0	7.4	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle Level Alternative Program

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	8	0.0	0.0	62.5
2001	8	1.0	8.0	25
2002	4	1.0	4.0	0
2003	4	1.0	4.0	0
2008	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2009	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2010	16	2.0	8.0	75
2011	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2012	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2013	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2014	13	1.9	6.5	76.9
2015	14	2.0	7.0	92.9
2016	14	2.0	7.0	85.7
2017	12	1.9	6.0	75
2018	17	1.9	8.5	82.4
2019	12	1.9	6.0	75
2020	10	2.0	5.0	70
2021	17	2.0	8.5	76.5
2022	15	2.0	7.4	80
2023	15	2.0	7.4	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle Level Alternative Program

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$2,142

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Level Alternative Program

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 338^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 487^th of 529 Middle schools	28.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Middle Level Alternative Program)	18.2	7.1	11%
8th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	70.7	50.1	20.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Middle Level Alternative Program)	72.7	25	47.7%
8th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	67.1	51	16.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Middle Level Alternative Program)	27.3	0	27.3%
8th Grade Science (Brainerd Public School District)	51.4	32.1	19.3%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	12	15	25%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	14	40%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	80%	5%

Schools Near Middle Level Alternative Program

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Middle Level Alternative Program	Public	5-8	311 10th Ave NE	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-5400	15	2	7.4	80.0%	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				27.3	17.7				30.0	23.5				$2,142
Forestview Middle	Public	5-8	12149 Knollwood Dr	Baxter	56425	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6000	1,790	106	16.8	44.6%	1,612 (90.1%)	18 (1.0%)	41 (2.3%)	7 (0.4%)	28 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (4.7%)	72.7	123^rd of 545 public middle schools	77.4%		71.6	116^th of 529 public middle schools	78.1%	7	42.7	40.1	40.4	51.2	43.7	62.5	63.6	47.2	49.2	55.5	61.1	42.9	51.7	$10,199
Pillager Middle School	Public	5-8	323 E 2nd St S	Pillager	56473	Cass County	Pillager Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 746-3772	407	21	19.1	47.4%	377 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	55.2	236^th of 545 public middle schools	56.7%		49.8	264^th of 529 public middle schools	50.1%	28	49.5	26.1	37.0	41.2	37.9	65.0	54.1	41.0	45.4	51.5	54.6	31.4	43.7	$8,860
Pequot Lakes Middle	Public	5-8	30805 Olson St	Pequot Lakes	56472	Crow Wing County	Pequot Lakes Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 568-9357	576	32	18.0	38.5%	551 (95.7%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	68.7	148^th of 545 public middle schools	72.8%		69.1	139^th of 529 public middle schools	73.7%	9	38.4	34.7	34.1	34.9	35.5	64.4	58.4	60.0	56.9	59.9	52.1	42.1	47.0	$8,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle Level Alternative Program

What district is Middle Level Alternative Program in?

Brainerd Public School District

How many students attend Middle Level Alternative Program?

In the 2022-23 school year, 15 students attended Middle Level Alternative Program.

What is the racial makeup of Middle Level Alternative Program?

Students at Middle Level Alternative Program are 93% White, 7% American Indian.

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