Lakes International Language Academ School District

246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1823
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,301 students in Lakes International Language Academ School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lakes International Language Academ School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,301 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Lakes International Language Academ 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 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#146 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lakes International Language Academ  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
48 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
33 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
986 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
127
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lakes International Language Academ  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,877
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lakes International Language Academ  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,434
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lakes International Language Academ  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lakes International Language Academ School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lila Kinder Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Lila Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Lila Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: 1-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Magnet School
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,301 students.
What is the rank of Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District is ranked #171 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 Lakes International Language Academ School District?
76% of Lakes International Language Academ School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakes International Language Academ School District?
Lakes International Language Academ School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Lakes International Language Academ School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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