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Middle Level Alternative Program

Public Grades 5-8

Summary

The Middle Level Alternative Program is a small public middle school in Brainerd, Minnesota, serving just 15 students in grades 5-8. While part of the Brainerd Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 448 school districts in the state, this specialized program has consistently underperformed compared to nearby middle schools like Pequot Lakes Middle, Pillager Middle School, and Forestview Middle.

The Middle Level Alternative Program has a significantly higher percentage of White students (93.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.53% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 49.22% for the district and 45.49% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 338 out of 533 schools in 2018-2019 to 487 out of 529 schools in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes. The "Middle Level Alternative Program" designation suggests that the school may be serving a specific population of students with unique needs or challenges, which could contribute to the lower academic performance compared to the district and state.

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$2,142

Per pupil spending ?

71.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

311 10th Ave NE
Brainerd, MN 56401-8888

(218) 454-5400

District: Brainerd Public School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

American Indian:

14.3%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 9th percentile in 2013 → 8th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (26% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Math scores 39 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg49%

Minnesota avg47%

Not ranked this year

Middle Level Alternative Program did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

203^rd of 446Brainerd Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	10.0	487 of 529	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.5	338 of 533	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	2.7	474 of 490	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	9.7	443 of 488	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	13.8	427 of 459	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	60.3	144 of 415	65.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	3.7	429 of 436	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)7th percentile~ school

White (2023)2nd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%-3 vs state

Math6%-39 vs state

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Schools Near Middle Level Alternative Program

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Middle Level Alternative Program	Public	5-8	311 10th Ave NE	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-5400	14	2	7.0	71.4%	11 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)					6.3					46.7	$2,142
Forestview Middle	Public	5-8	12149 Knollwood Dr	Baxter	56425	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6000	1,626	105	15.5	39.5%	1,438 (88.4%)	18 (1.1%)	38 (2.3%)	6 (0.4%)	35 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (5.6%)	69	143^rd of 519 public middle schools	72.4%		72.7	123^rd of 545 public middle schools	77.4%	20	36.1	36.3	40.3	52.8	41.4	60.5	52.7	52.2	55.3	55.1	$10,199
Pillager Middle School	Public	5-8	323 E 2nd St S	Pillager	56473	Cass County	Pillager Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 746-3772	433	26	16.8	37.0%	395 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	62	174^th of 519 public middle schools	66.5%		55.2	236^th of 545 public middle schools	56.7%	62	49.5	42.0	37.4	44.9	43.5	60.2	67.0	41.1	40.2	51.9	$8,860
Pequot Lakes Middle	Public	5-8	30805 Olson St	Pequot Lakes	56472	Crow Wing County	Pequot Lakes Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 568-9357	581	29	20.2	32.9%	547 (94.1%)	3 (0.5%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	77.4	92^nd of 519 public middle schools	82.3%		68.7	148^th of 545 public middle schools	72.8%	56	33.3	43.8	52.4	41.9	42.9	68.1	64.0	56.5	57.7	61.6	$8,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle Level Alternative Program

What is the racial makeup of Middle Level Alternative Program?

Students at Middle Level Alternative Program are 79% White, 14% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Middle Level Alternative Program?

In the 2024-25 school year, 14 students attended Middle Level Alternative Program.

What district is Middle Level Alternative Program in?

Brainerd Public School District

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