Serving 244 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Lake Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Lake Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Lake Secondary's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Lake Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Lake Secondary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
23%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Lake Secondary's ranking?
Mountain Lake Secondary is ranked #460 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Lake Secondary?
244 students attend Mountain Lake Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain Lake Secondary students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lake Secondary?
Mountain Lake Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Lake Secondary offer ?
Mountain Lake Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mountain Lake Secondary part of?
Mountain Lake Secondary is part of Mountain Lake Public Schools School District.
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