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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 56401

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Summary:

The 56401 zip code area is home to a single middle school, the Middle Level Alternative Program, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Brainerd Public School District. This small, alternative school has an enrollment of just 15 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, suggesting a highly personalized educational experience.

While the Middle Level Alternative Program's academic performance on standardized tests, such as the MCA-III in Math and Reading, is significantly lower than the district and state averages, the school's unique characteristics may indicate that it is designed to serve a specialized student population with specific educational needs. The school has a high percentage (73.33%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school may face additional challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the school's lower academic performance, the small size and low student-to-teacher ratio of the Middle Level Alternative Program could be a strength, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students. The school's specialized focus and targeted interventions may be crucial in addressing the unique needs of its student population and helping them succeed academically.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math All Grades	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

Cities Near Zip Code 56401

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brainerd	2.12 mi	10	335^th
Baxter	6.23 mi	4	124^th
Crosby	12.63 mi	2	155^th
Nisswa	14.16 mi	1	75^th
Pillager	15.73 mi	6	198^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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