Lafayette Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)2%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)2%
10%
Black
(21-22)3%
12%
White
(21-22)91%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lafayette Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Public Charter School's ranking?
Lafayette Public Charter School is ranked #1088 out of 1,860 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Public Charter School?
60 students attend Lafayette Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lafayette Public Charter School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lafayette Public Charter School offer ?
Lafayette Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lafayette Public Charter School part of?
Lafayette Public Charter School is part of Lafayette Public Charter School District.
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