Fridley Middle Area Learning Center

24 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Fridley Middle Area Learning Center (MALC), located at 6100 West Moore Lake Drive in Fridley, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Fridley Public Schools district. It is designed to provide an alternative learning pathway for students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and supportive setting than a traditional middle school classroom. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the program aims to help students who face academic or social-emotional challenges re-engage with their education and meet grade-level expectations.

The center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic progress and the cultivation of essential life skills. Teachers and staff at the MALC work closely with students to create targeted learning plans that address specific needs, helping to build confidence and foster a sense of belonging. Through this supportive framework, the Fridley Middle Area Learning Center strives to ensure that every student has the tools and stability necessary to succeed academically and successfully transition to high school.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	16
Two or More	3

Black
16 (66.7%)
White
4 (16.7%)
Two or More
3 (12.5%)
Hispanic
1 (4.2%)

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:	Fridley Public School District
Phone:	(763)502-5036
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 12

Grade 8 12