Serving 36 students in grades 5-8, Century Middle School Within A School 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century Middle School Within A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Century Middle School Within A School's student population of 36 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Century Middle School Within A School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School Within A School?
36 students attend Century Middle School Within A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Century Middle School Within A School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Century Middle School Within A School offer ?
Century Middle School Within A School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Century Middle School Within A School part of?
Century Middle School Within A School is part of Park Rapids Public School District.
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