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Middle School ALC

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Rochester, MN · NCES 273180012856

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota middle enrollment

15th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

265

Middle School ALC: 31 reported students.

What the reported data says about Middle School ALC

Middle School ALC is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rochester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rochester Public School District. NCES reports 31 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.5%) and Black (12.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Middle School ALC

  1. 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
61.3%
Lunch program
No

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White64.5%
  • Hispanic9.7%
  • Black12.9%
  • Asian3.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

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Public schools near Middle School ALC

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)

High · Rochester Public School District

11–1283under 0.1 mi
Willow Creek Middle School

Middle · Rochester Public School District

06–088641.7 mi
Kellogg Middle School

Middle · Rochester Public School District

06–087692.5 mi
John Adams Middle School

Middle · Rochester Public School District

06–088673.7 mi
Dakota Middle School

Middle · Rochester Public School District

06–089217.4 mi
Byron Middle School

Middle · Byron Public School District

06–085779.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Middle School ALC

What grades does Middle School ALC serve?

Middle School ALC reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Rochester Public School District.

How many students attend Middle School ALC?

Middle School ALC reported 31 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment.

Is Middle School ALC a public, charter, or magnet school?

Middle School ALC is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Middle School ALC students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

61.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Middle School ALC in?

Middle School ALC is part of Rochester Public School District, based in Rochester, MN, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Middle School ALC?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) (under 0.1 mi), Willow Creek Middle School (1.7 mi), Kellogg Middle School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.