Very Good
#541 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Alexander Learning Academy
School · Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Faribault, MN
A Cannon Valley Special Education Coo school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
200 WESTERN AVE NW SUITE A, Faribault, MN 55021
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alexander Learning Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alexander Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,296
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Baker Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Mn Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Mn Academy for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cannon Valley Special Education Coo
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $78,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alexander Learning Academy is listed in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Learning Academy
Alexander Learning Academy is a public school in Faribault, MN, part of Cannon Valley Special Education Coo, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Learning Academy
What grades does Alexander Learning Academy serve?
Alexander Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Alexander Learning Academy?
Alexander Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Learning Academy is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Learning Academy rank in MN?
Alexander Learning Academy ranks #541 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Alexander Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexander Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Learning Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Alexander Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Alexander Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Alexander Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Learning Academy?
87.1% of students at Alexander Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.6%
- Phone
- (507) 209-2030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55021)
- 30,860
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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