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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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Mountain Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mountain Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
498 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
31%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
53%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,070 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,960 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,070
$17,742
Spending / Student
$21,960
$18,463
Best Mountain Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Lake School District?
Mountain Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Lake School District?
Mountain Lake School District is ranked #280 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Mountain Lake School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 15:1.
What is Mountain Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,960 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
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