Serving 46 students in grades 7-12, La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem's student population of 46 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem is 0.13, which is less 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
#1255 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
7%
12%
White
93%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem's ranking?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem is ranked #1255 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem?
The graduation rate of La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem?
46 students attend La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem offer ?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem part of?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem is part of La Crescent Montessori & STEM School District.
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