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Middle School ALC

1234 KANDIYOHI AVE SW, WILLMAR, MN 56201WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
11
Students
Total enrolled
$16,678
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 16% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 11 students in grades 06–08 in WILLMAR, Minnesota.
16% above average funding
District spends $16,678 per pupil, 16% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Middle School ALC is a small middle in WILLMAR, Minnesota, serving grades 06–08 with 11 students. The district invests $16,678 per student — 16% above the national average of $14,347. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Middle School ALC

11
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution4 male · 7 female
36%
64%
Male 36%Female 64%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 8 students
Student Composition
64%
36%
Hispanic / Latino64%
Black36%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 274272005220

Academic Outcomes at Middle School ALC

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 92th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 56201

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,678Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,678
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,338
Student Support$3,169
Administration$2,001
Operations$2,502
Other$1,668
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,678 spent per student, an estimated $7,388 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
15%
State government
72.2%
Local (property tax)
15.4%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,678/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYLakeland Elementary School
↓
Middle
WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
WILLMAR SENIOR HIGHWILLMAR AREA LEARNING CENTER
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyKandiyohi County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (320)214-6692
NCES ID: 274272005220
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WILLMAR seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
WILLMAR SENIOR HIGH
1,224 students · 09–12
● 55 opp63% FRL
Mid
WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
874 students · 06–08
● 55 opp69% FRL
Elem
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
715 students · PK–05
● 55 opp75% FRL
Elem
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY
649 students · PK–05
● 55 opp72% FRL
Elem
Lakeland Elementary School
565 students · PK–05
● 55 opp77% FRL
High
WILLMAR AREA LEARNING CENTER
109 students · 09–12
● 55 opp84% FRL
Other
JEFFERSON LEARNING CENTER
73 students · PK–PK
● 55 opp81% FRL
Other
Prairie Lakes Education Center
36 students · 04–12
● 55 opp92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1234 KANDIYOHI AVE SW, WILLMAR, MN 56201
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.