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#1666 of 1,992 schools in MN

Mora Alternative Learning Center

High School · Mora Public School District · Mora, MN

A high school in Mora, MN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

118 9TH ST, Mora, MN 55051

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.5:1
District spending per student$12,666
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at Mora Alternative Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
2017
Math
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Mora Alternative Learning Center 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated818/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,232

Median home value

$220,000

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mora SecondaryEnrollment path unverified7.57–120.0 mi745Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mora Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mora Alternative Learning Center is listed in MORA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mora Alternative Learning Center

Mora Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Mora, MN, part of Mora Public School District, serving approximately 55 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mora Alternative Learning Center

What grades does Mora Alternative Learning Center serve?

Mora Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mora Alternative Learning Center?

Mora Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mora Alternative Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Mora Alternative Learning Center is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mora Alternative Learning Center rank in MN?

Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks #1,666 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Mora Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Mora Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mora Alternative Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mora Alternative Learning Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mora Alternative Learning Center a charter school?

No, Mora Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mora Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Mora Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mora Alternative Learning Center?

60.0% of students at Mora Alternative 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kanabec County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 55051)
9,927
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
44.3
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 55051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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