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West Central Area Learning Center
High School · West Central Education District · Melrose, MN
A West Central Education District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
9 2ND ST SW, Melrose, MN 56352
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (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).
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Central Area 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average305/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melrose), 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
$71,356
Median home value
$225,100
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Melrose SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 504 | 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.
West Central Education District
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $62,053NCES 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.
West Central Area Learning Center is listed in WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Area Learning Center
West Central Area Learning Center is a public high school in Melrose, MN, part of West Central Education District, serving approximately 29 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Area Learning Center
What grades does West Central Area Learning Center serve?
West Central Area Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend West Central Area Learning Center?
West Central Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Area Learning Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at West Central Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Area Learning Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Central Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, West Central Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Central Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, West Central Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Area Learning Center?
65.5% of students at West Central 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 256-7836
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56352)
- 5,955
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 56352; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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