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Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)

1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
Prairie Lakes School serves 61 students in grades 5-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
≤20%
61%
(12-13)
21-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
(12-13)
≤10%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
36%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Lakes School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Lakes School is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Prairie Lakes School?
61 students attend Prairie Lakes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Prairie Lakes School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Lakes School?
Prairie Lakes School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Lakes School offer ?
Prairie Lakes School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Prairie Lakes School part of?
Prairie Lakes School is part of Willmar ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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