For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 91 students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
91 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
90 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
99%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
3
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,154 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,033
$17,860
Spending / Student
$11,154
$18,586
Best La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District manages 2 public schools serving 91 students.
What is the rank of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District is ranked #263 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
99% of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,154 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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