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, Bluff Country Learning Center 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 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
<50%
61%
(14-15)
<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
(14-15)
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
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?
<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 13:1.
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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