Serving 222 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lester Prairie Secondary serves the entire school district located in Lester Prairie, MN, covering approximately 41.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lester Prairie Secondary's student population of 222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Lester Prairie Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Prairie Secondary is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1228 out of 1,773 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 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lester Prairie Secondary?
222 students attend Lester Prairie Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lester Prairie Secondary students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester Prairie Secondary?
Lester Prairie Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Prairie Secondary offer ?
Lester Prairie Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lester Prairie Secondary part of?
Lester Prairie Secondary is part of Lester Prairie Public School District.
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