Lakes International Language Academy is a language immersion school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA. It is a public charter school and therefore does not charge for tuition, but there is an application for Kindergarten and the Upper School grades 6-12.
Serving 607 students in grades 1-5, Lila Lower School ranks in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (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 607 students has grown by 5% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Lila Lower School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lila Lower School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
72%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lila Lower School's ranking?
Lila Lower School is ranked #866 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
607 students attend Lila Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lila Lower School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lila Lower School offer ?
Lila Lower School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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