Serving 33 students in grades 4-12, Lake Park School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lake Park School's student population of 33 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Park 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 Lake Park School is 0.69, which is more 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
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
43%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Park School's ranking?
Lake Park School is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lake Park School often compared to?
Lake Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Park School?
The graduation rate of Lake Park School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Park School?
33 students attend Lake Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lake Park School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lake Park School offer ?
Lake Park School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Park School part of?
Lake Park School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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