Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall Area 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
2%
Asian
(15-16)9%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
9%
Black
(15-16)35%
10%
White
(15-16)38%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend John Marshall Area Learning Center?
32 students attend John Marshall Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of John Marshall Area Learning Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Area Learning Center?
John Marshall Area Learning Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Marshall Area Learning Center offer ?
John Marshall Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Marshall Area Learning Center part of?
John Marshall Area Learning Center is part of Rochester 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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