MIDDLE AREA LEARNING CENTER

www.isd318.org

53 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Middle Area Learning Center (MALC), located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of Independent School District 318. Designed to serve students who may benefit from an alternative academic environment, the center focuses on providing personalized instruction and flexible learning pathways. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and tailored support systems, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas and succeed beyond graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Middle Area Learning Center emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student engagement and social-emotional growth. The program is structured to provide an inclusive space for learners who may thrive outside of a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By aligning its resources with the broader mission of ISD 318, the center plays a vital role in the district’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population and fostering a lifelong commitment to learning.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

63.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIDDLE AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

White
44 (83.0 %)
American Indian
5 (9.4 %)
Two or More
3 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)327-5800
Website:	http://www.isd318.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	63.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 21