Lakes International Language Academy is a language immersion school located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA. It is a public charter school and therefore does not charge for tuition, but there is an application for Kindergarten and the Upper School grades 6-12.
Lila Kinder Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue, Green
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
59%
American Indian
(24-25)1%
2%
Asian
(24-25)8%
7%
Hispanic
(24-25)13%
12%
Black
(24-25)4%
12%
White
(24-25)68%
60%
Hawaiian
(24-25)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)5%
7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lila Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Lila Kinder Center?
118 students attend Lila Kinder Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lila Kinder Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lila Kinder Center offer ?
Lila Kinder Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lila Kinder Center part of?
Lila Kinder Center is part of Lakes International Language Academ School District.
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