Serving 581 students in grades 1-5, Lila Lower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: Charter School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lila Lower School's student population of 581 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lila Lower School 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 Lila Lower School is 0.41, 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
#931 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lila Lower School's ranking?
Lila Lower School is ranked #931 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lila Lower School?
581 students attend Lila Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lila Lower School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lila Lower School?
Lila Lower School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lila Lower School offer ?
Lila Lower School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Lila Lower School part of?
Lila Lower School is part of Lakes International Language Academ School District.
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