Lester Prairie Secondary

131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Lester Prairie Secondary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lester Prairie Secondary's student population of 236 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Lester Prairie Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Prairie Secondary is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1293 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
45%
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35-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
19%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
78%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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0.36
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≥90%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lester Prairie Secondary's ranking?
Lester Prairie Secondary is ranked #1293 out of 1,734 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lester Prairie Secondary?
236 students attend Lester Prairie Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lester Prairie Secondary students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Prairie Secondary?
Lester Prairie Secondary has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Prairie Secondary offer ?
Lester Prairie Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lester Prairie Secondary part of?
Lester Prairie Secondary is part of Lester Prairie Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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