The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (09-10)
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)6%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
7%
Black
(09-10)n/a
10%
White
(09-10)94%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
56%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp?
16 students attend Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp offer ?
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp part of?
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp is part of Pine River-Backus School District.
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