Lecenter Secondary (Closed 2013)

150 West Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lecenter Secondary serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
45-49%
62%
(11-12)
70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
(11-12)
≥90%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Lecenter Public School District
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lecenter Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lecenter Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lecenter Secondary?
263 students attend Lecenter Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lecenter Secondary students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lecenter Secondary?
Lecenter Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lecenter Secondary offer ?
Lecenter Secondary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lecenter Secondary part of?
Lecenter Secondary is part of Lecenter Public School District.

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