Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Lila Kinder Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lila Kinder Center's student population of 118 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lila Kinder Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lila Kinder Center often compared to?
Lila Kinder Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Lakes Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Lila Kinder Center?
118 students attend Lila Kinder Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lila Kinder Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lila Kinder Center?
Lila Kinder Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lila Kinder Center offer ?
Lila Kinder Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lila Kinder Center part of?
Lila Kinder Center is part of Lakes International Language Academ School District.
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