Serving 515 students in grades 6-12, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec's student population of 515 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec's ranking?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is ranked #938 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec often compared to?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Secis often viewed alongside schools like Maple River Secondary, Mankato West Senior High School, St. Clair Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
The graduation rate of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
515 students attend Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec offer ?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec part of?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is part of Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial School District.
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