Serving 87 students in grades 5-6, Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 87 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #476 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School?
87 students attend Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School part of?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School is part of Lewiston-Altura Public School Dist School District.
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