Serving 76 students in grades 5-6, Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School?
76 students attend Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School part of?
Lewiston-altura Intermediate Elementary School is part of Lewiston-Altura Public School District.
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