Serving 62 students in grades 6-12, Lakeville Pathways Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeville Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeville Pathways Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Lakeville Pathways Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeville Pathways Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeville Pathways Academy's ranking?
Lakeville Pathways Academy is ranked #1318 out of 1,860 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeville Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Lakeville Pathways Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeville Pathways Academy?
62 students attend Lakeville Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lakeville Pathways Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeville Pathways Academy?
Lakeville Pathways Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeville Pathways Academy offer ?
Lakeville Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeville Pathways Academy part of?
Lakeville Pathways Academy is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.
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