Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mora Alternative Learning Center's student population of 55 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mora Alternative Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mora Alternative Learning Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mora Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Mora Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mora Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mora Alternative Learning Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mora Alternative Learning Center?
55 students attend Mora Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mora Alternative Learning Center students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mora Alternative Learning Center?
Mora Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mora Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Mora Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mora Alternative Learning Center part of?
Mora Alternative Learning Center is part of Mora Public School District.
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