Serving 26 students in grades 4-12, Prairie Lakes Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Lakes Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Lakes Education Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Lakes Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Lakes Education Center is 0.76, 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
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lakes Education Center's ranking?
Prairie Lakes Education Center is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Lakes Education Center?
The graduation rate of Prairie Lakes Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prairie Lakes Education Center?
26 students attend Prairie Lakes Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Prairie Lakes Education Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Lakes Education Center?
Prairie Lakes Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Lakes Education Center offer ?
Prairie Lakes Education Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Lakes Education Center part of?
Prairie Lakes Education Center is part of Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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