Serving 241 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Lake 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Lake Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire Mountain Lake, MN school district, encompassing approximately 139.1 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of about 6.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Lake Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mountain Lake Secondary's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake Secondary is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Lake Secondary's ranking?
Mountain Lake Secondary is ranked #990 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Mountain Lake Secondary?
241 students attend Mountain Lake Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain Lake Secondary students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Lake Secondary?
Mountain Lake Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Lake Secondary offer ?
Mountain Lake Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Lake Secondary part of?
Mountain Lake Secondary is part of Mountain Lake School District.
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