Serving 239 students in grades 7-12, Lester Prairie 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lester Prairie Secondary's student population of 239 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lester Prairie Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Prairie Secondary is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester Prairie Secondary's ranking?
Lester Prairie Secondary is ranked #1139 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lester Prairie Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lester Prairie Secondary?
239 students attend Lester Prairie Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lester Prairie Secondary students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Prairie Secondary?
Lester Prairie Secondary has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Prairie Secondary offer ?
Lester Prairie Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lester Prairie Secondary part of?
Lester Prairie Secondary is part of Lester Prairie Public School District.
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