The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (13-14)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)38%
2%
Asian
(13-14)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(13-14)n/a
8%
Black
(13-14)n/a
10%
White
(13-14)62%
71%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Lakes Area Education Center?
8 students attend Lakes Area Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lakes Area Education Center students are White, and 38% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lakes Area Education Center offer ?
Lakes Area Education Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lakes Area Education Center part of?
Lakes Area Education Center is part of Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative School District.
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