For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,186 students in Lakes International Language Academ School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lakes International Language Academ School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,186 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakes International Language Academ School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 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 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
12%
% White
74%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,121 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,503
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,121
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lakes International Language Academ School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #22.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lila Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: 1-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,186 students.
What is the rank of Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District is ranked #181 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Lakes International Language Academ School District?
74% of Lakes International Language Academ School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lakes International Language Academ School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,121 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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