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Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center

20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
≤10%
56%
(10-11)
50-59%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
100%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
n/a
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center?
1 students attend Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offer ?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center part of?
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center is part of Farmington ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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