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Middle Area Learning Center
Middle School · GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 NE 8TH AVE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Enrollment
26
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
26
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Middle Area Learning Center
Middle School in Grand Rapids · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
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About Middle Area Learning Center
Middle Area Learning Center is a public middle school in Grand Rapids, MN, part of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Middle Area Learning Center serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades 5th-8th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Middle Area Learning Center show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 26 students, Middle Area Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 1000 NE 8TH AVE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Website
- isd318.org
- Phone
- (218) 327-5800
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
1000 NE 8TH AVE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Middle Area Learning Center may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10). Another option is GREENWAY MIDDLE (rated 6.1/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Coleraine). Additionally, Hill City Middle School (rated 5.3/10, 17.9 miles away, in nearby Hill City). For more schools in Grand Rapids, see our Grand Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Grand Rapids | 0.0 mi | 7.6 |
| East Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ITASKIN EDUCATION CENTER Grand Rapids | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR HIGH Grand Rapids | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| GRAND RAPIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Grand Rapids | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER Grand Rapids | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| West Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids | 2.8 mi | 8.4 |
| VANDYKE ELEMENTARY Coleraine | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| GREENWAY MIDDLE Coleraine | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| GREENWAY SENIOR HIGH Coleraine | 5.2 mi | 8.7 |
| COHASSET ELEMENTARY Cohasset | 5.1 mi | 7.7 |
| BLACKBERRY SDA SCHOOL Grand Rapids | 7.3 mi | — |
| MARBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Marble | 11.4 mi | — |
| HILL CITY ELEMENTARY Hill City | 17.9 mi | 5.6 |
| HILL CITY SENIOR HIGH Hill City | 17.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Hill City Middle School Hill City | 17.9 mi | 5.3 |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Warba | 13.9 mi | 7.3 |
| KING ELEMENTARY Deer River | 14.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Deer River Schools SPED Deer River | 14.3 mi | — |
| DEER RIVER SECONDARY Deer River | 14.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,213
Median Home Value
$232,700
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Population
20,469
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
19.9 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
47.3
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| AMBASSADOR ACADEMY Rochester, MN | — |
| Bellaire Education Center White Bear Lake, MN | — |
| Century Middle School Within A Sch Park Rapids, MN | — |
| GREEN MEADOW Wadena, MN | — |
| HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hills, MN | — |
| Middle School ALC Willmar, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Middle Area Learning Center
What grades does Middle Area Learning Center serve?
Middle Area Learning Center serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle Area Learning Center?
Middle Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What are the test scores at Middle Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Area Learning Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middle Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Middle Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Middle Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Area Learning Center?
50.0% of students at Middle Area Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Itasca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (218) 327-5800
Resources & Links
District
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,024
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,391
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