Mountain Lake Public Schools

The Mountain Lake Public Schools district in Minnesota serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Mountain Lake Elementary and Mountain Lake Secondary. While both schools have areas for improvement, the data reveals some standout strengths, including Mountain Lake Secondary's high graduation rate and strong performance in 11th grade math, as well as Mountain Lake Elementary's diverse student population.

Mountain Lake Secondary stands out for its impressive 95.8% four-year graduation rate and low 2.0% dropout rate, suggesting the high school is effectively keeping students engaged and on track to complete their education. Additionally, the school outperforms the state average in 11th grade math proficiency, with 43.9% of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state's 34.99%. In contrast, both schools generally perform below state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency on the MCA-III assessments, indicating room for improvement in academic achievement.

Mountain Lake Elementary's diverse student population, with 30.35% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 8.56% two or more races, is a notable strength that could provide valuable learning opportunities for students. However, the school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.15%, compared to 56.97% at Mountain Lake Secondary, suggesting the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population and may require additional support and resources. The lower student-teacher ratio of 10.8 at Mountain Lake Elementary could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention, while the higher ratio of 15.9 at Mountain Lake Secondary may indicate a need for additional staffing resources.