How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FRANKLIN MIDDLE | NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| Location | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 454 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 32:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.8% | 53.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | FRANKLIN MIDDLE | NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,894 | $15,894 |
| District | THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT | THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FRANKLIN MIDDLE | NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 65.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 13.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FRANKLIN MIDDLE | NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 384.7:1 | 127.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.9% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.