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SMEC ALC

PublicGrades 5–12
AUSTIN, Minnesota · SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students73
Student:Teacher36.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
SMEC ALC
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 298
73
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
78%+28.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

SMEC ALC is a public other serving grades 5–12 in AUSTIN, Minnesota. The school enrolls 73 students. It is part of the SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
36.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span5–12
DistrictSOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
County27099
CityAUSTIN
ZIP55912
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270032704978

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment73

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)