Pine River-Backus ALP

Summary:

Pine River-Backus ALP is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pine River, Minnesota, with just 49 students enrolled. Unfortunately, this alternative learning program has struggled academically, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Minnesota high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including high poverty rates, with 27-71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as low graduation rates ranging from 28-59% over the past few years, much lower than the 84% graduation rate at nearby Pine River-Backus High School. Additionally, Pine River-Backus ALP has experienced high dropout rates, in contrast to the 0% dropout rate at Pine River-Backus High School. Academically, the school performs significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests like the MCA-III Math and Science.

When compared to other nearby schools like Pequot Lakes Senior High, Pine River-Backus ALP appears to be struggling more, suggesting the students may face unique challenges or barriers to success. While the reasons for the school's poor performance are complex, the high poverty rates and small size of the alternative program may be contributing factors. The Pine River-Backus School District has an opportunity to identify and address the specific needs of this student population to help improve academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1000 1st St N
       Pine River, MN  56474-8888


(218) 587-3131

District: Pine River-Backus School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,186 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  49

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
African American:
2.0%
American Indian:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine River-Backus ALP is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pine River-Backus ALP who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), American Indian (2%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus ALP is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Pine River-Backus ALP employs 3.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine River-Backus ALP is $18,186.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine River-Backus ALP was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pine River-Backus School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine River-Backus School District 323rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine River-Backus ALP

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Rank History for all students at Pine River-Backus ALP

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 5.13 499th 540 7.6%
2011 9.24 465th 545 14.7%
2012 6.47 484th 539 10.2%
2013 10.72 436th 534 18.4%
2014 4.46 460th 483 4.8%
2017 12.11 406th 489 17.0%
2018 11.21 419th 494 15.2%
2023 12.67 413th 476 13.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pine River-Backus ALP

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.53 395th 414 4.6%
2023 5.59 384th 398 3.5%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pine River-Backus ALP

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 67 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1999 74 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 75
2000 58 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2001 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2002 57 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 63
2003 57 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 63
2004 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2005 64 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 68
2006 70 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 67 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 72
2008 79 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 82
2009 71 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 74 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 67 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 69
2012 57 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 58
2013 69 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 77
2014 63 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 70
2015 54 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 59
2016 52 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 56
2017 44 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 49
2018 45 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 49
2019 54 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 56
2020 38 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 41
2021 45 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 48
2022 40 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 45
2023 47 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 49

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 Pine River-Backus ALP

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 69 n/a 0.0 18.8
1999 75 1.0 75.0 34.7
2000 59 1.0 59.0 37.3
2001 52 2.0 26.0 34.6
2002 63 2.0 31.5 27
2003 63 2.0 31.5 27
2004 47 2.0 23.5 29.8
2005 68 2.5 27.2 36.8
2006 76 3.6 21.1 31.6
2007 72 4.6 15.7 40.3
2008 82 4.6 17.8 42.7
2009 76 4.6 16.5 47.4
2010 77 4.1 18.6 40.3
2011 69 4.5 15.2 46.4
2012 58 4.1 14.0 31
2013 77 3.7 20.6 50.6
2014 70 5.2 13.3 54.3
2015 59 5.0 11.8 62.7
2016 56 4.0 14.0 62.5
2017 49 4.3 11.2 42.9
2018 49 4.1 11.7 38.8
2019 56 3.5 16.0 46.4
2020 41 3.4 11.7 56.1
2021 48 2.9 16.2 27.1
2022 45 3.4 12.9 33.3
2023 49 3.4 14.0 71.4

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 Pine River-Backus ALP

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 69 n/a 0.0 18.8
1999 75 1.0 75.0 34.7
2000 59 1.0 59.0 37.3
2001 52 2.0 26.0 34.6
2002 63 2.0 31.5 27
2003 63 2.0 31.5 27
2004 47 2.0 23.5 29.8
2005 68 2.5 27.2 36.8
2006 76 3.6 21.1 31.6
2007 72 4.6 15.7 40.3
2008 82 4.6 17.8 42.7
2009 76 4.6 16.5 47.4
2010 77 4.1 18.6 40.3
2011 69 4.5 15.2 46.4
2012 58 4.1 14.0 31
2013 77 3.7 20.6 50.6
2014 70 5.2 13.3 54.3
2015 59 5.0 11.8 62.7
2016 56 4.0 14.0 62.5
2017 49 4.3 11.2 42.9
2018 49 4.1 11.7 38.8
2019 56 3.5 16.0 46.4
2020 41 3.4 11.7 56.1
2021 48 2.9 16.2 27.1
2022 45 3.4 12.9 33.3
2023 49 3.4 14.0 71.4

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 Pine River-Backus ALP

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,186

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine River-Backus ALP

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Pine River-Backus ALP)4.60
 4.6%
   11th Grade Math (Pine River-Backus School District)35.826.7
 9.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5649
 12.5%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White5447
 13%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.4%71.4%
 25%


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Students at Pine River-Backus ALP are 96% White, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Pine River-Backus ALP.


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