For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 95 students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
95 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,684 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,526
$17,854
Spending / Student
$10,684
$18,580
Best La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District manages 2 public schools serving 95 students.
What is the rank of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District is ranked #262 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
98% of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,684 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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