Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)

1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
<50%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bluff Country Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Black
8%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bluff Country Learning Center.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Bluff Country Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
≥50%
82%
This chart display graduation rate of Bluff Country Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluff Country Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluff Country Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Bluff Country Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bluff Country Learning Center?
12 students attend Bluff Country Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bluff Country Learning Center students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff Country Learning Center?
Bluff Country Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluff Country Learning Center offer ?
Bluff Country Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluff Country Learning Center part of?
Bluff Country Learning Center is part of La Crescent-Hokah School District.

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