Willow Creek Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Willow Creek 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 21% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
21%
60%
(15-16)
24%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
6%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)
22%
9%
Black
(15-16)
18%
10%
White
(15-16)
51%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Area Learning Center?
257 students attend Willow Creek Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Willow Creek Area Learning Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Willow Creek Area Learning Center offer ?
Willow Creek Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Willow Creek Area Learning Center part of?
Willow Creek Area Learning Center is part of Rochester Public School District.

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