Mountain Lake School District

450 12th St
Mountain Lake, MN 56159-1593
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mountain Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
501 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Mountain Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#266 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mountain Lake   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Lake   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.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Lake   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.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Lake   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 Mountain Lake   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
39 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
11%
# Black Students
9 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
274 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
26
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,956 is higher 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 $21,828 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mountain Lake   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
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mountain Lake   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
$18,956
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mountain Lake   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
$21,828
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mountain Lake   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 Mountain Lake School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 12th St
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 12th St
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mountain Lake School District?
Mountain Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Lake School District?
Mountain Lake School District is ranked #266 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Lake School District?
55% of Mountain Lake School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Lake School District?
Mountain Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Mountain Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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