Serving 22 students in grades 5-8, Century Middle School Within A School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Century Middle School Within A School's student population of 22 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
Preparing Today's Learners for Tomorrow's Challenges
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Century Middle School Within A School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Middle School Within A School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1647 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
23%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Middle School Within A School's ranking?
Century Middle School Within A School is ranked #1647 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School Within A School?
22 students attend Century Middle School Within A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Century Middle School Within A School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Century Middle School Within A School?
Century Middle School Within A School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Century Middle School Within A School offer ?
Century Middle School Within A School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Century Middle School Within A School part of?
Century Middle School Within A School is part of Park Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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