Lila Kinder Center

121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Lila Kinder Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lila Kinder Center's student population of 127 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
127 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lila Kinder Center is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
50-54%
56%
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(18-19)
75-79%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lila Kinder Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Lila Kinder Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lila Kinder Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lila Kinder Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lila Kinder Center often compared to?
Lila Kinder Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Lila Kinder Center?
127 students attend Lila Kinder Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lila Kinder Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lila Kinder Center?
Lila Kinder Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lila Kinder Center offer ?
Lila Kinder Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lila Kinder Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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