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La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Summary:

La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is a public middle school serving 292 students in grades 5-8 in the La Crescent-Hokah School District in La Crescent, Minnesota. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools.

Academically, La Crescent-Hokah Middle School has struggled, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science falling below the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Math proficiency rate was 30.34%, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and its Reading proficiency rate was 47.75%, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing particularly poorly. In contrast, the nearby Caledonia Middle School consistently outperforms the state average and has a higher statewide ranking.

While La Crescent-Hokah Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the Houston Public School District's Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School, these factors do not appear to be enough to overcome the school's academic challenges. Addressing the achievement gaps and providing targeted support for underperforming student subgroups could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1301 Lancer Blvd
       La Crescent, MN  55947-1699

(507) 895-5060

District: La Crescent-Hokah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,319 Help


Students who attend La Crescent-Hokah Middle School usually attend:

High:    La Crescent Senior High

Feeder schools for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School:

Elementary:    La Crescent-Hokah Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Asian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Crescent-Hokah Middle School ranks worse than 51.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (6.8%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare La Crescent-Hokah Middle School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School is $2,319.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Crescent-Hokah Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crescent-Hokah Middle School 281st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See La Crescent-Hokah Middle School in the ranking list.)

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La Crescent-Hokah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crescent-Hokah School District 249th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

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Rank History for all students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 71.94 103rd 454 77.3%
2011 71.08 112th 478 76.6%
2012 79.33 58th 469 87.6%
2013 64.81 159th 488 67.4%
2014 51.80 250th 490 49.0%
2015 45.35 301st 516 41.7%
2016 48.03 273rd 508 46.3%
2017 54.37 253rd 523 51.6%
2018 58.29 227th 518 56.2%
2019 45.99 316th 533 40.7%
2021 29.05 388th 521 25.5%
2022 44.54 298th 520 42.7%
2023 41.38 315th 529 40.5%
2024 48.21 281st 545 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.21 250th 282 11.3%
2021 46.86 131st 260 49.6%
2022 50.19 133rd 288 53.8%
2023 31.85 212th 298 28.9%
2024 39.79 186th 307 39.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 209th 401 47.9%
2019 32.02 306th 415 26.3%
2021 21.81 345th 399 13.5%
2022 37.04 261st 404 35.4%
2023 35.58 310th 459 32.5%
2024 17.39 423rd 473 10.6%
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Rank History for Female students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.09 164th 436 62.4%
2019 48.08 247th 439 43.7%
2021 26.30 349th 443 21.2%
2022 38.32 311th 467 33.4%
2023 36.33 314th 455 31.0%
2024 39.41 307th 474 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.37 257th 438 41.3%
2019 37.89 301st 454 33.7%
2021 29.35 319th 437 27.0%
2022 45.60 262nd 476 45.0%
2023 42.05 279th 464 39.9%
2024 49.76 237th 479 50.5%
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Rank History for White students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.61 262nd 428 38.8%
2019 29.27 347th 428 18.9%
2021 15.29 387th 422 8.3%
2022 30.87 325th 438 25.8%
2023 24.85 369th 436 15.4%
2024 22.99 372nd 440 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 331 7 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 314 5 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 294 3 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2011 339 8 8 3 1 1 0 0 360
2012 328 11 6 3 1 0 4 0 353
2013 317 11 6 2 2 1 4 0 343
2014 307 10 5 2 3 0 4 0 331
2015 315 9 5 3 4 0 3 0 339
2016 327 11 4 7 2 0 0 0 351
2017 340 13 3 9 3 0 2 0 370
2018 345 15 6 10 1 0 1 0 378
2019 328 13 4 13 1 0 16 0 375
2020 307 12 4 10 2 0 19 0 354
2021 282 10 9 8 2 0 15 0 326
2022 265 7 6 7 2 0 20 0 307
2023 255 5 9 6 1 0 16 0 292
2024 253 2 9 6 1 1 20 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 348 20.3 17.1 16.4
2009 333 19.6 17.0 18.9
2010 309 19.4 15.9 20.7
2011 360 21.6 16.6 17.5
2012 353 19.3 18.2 17.3
2013 343 20.9 16.3 16.6
2014 331 21.3 15.5 18.1
2015 339 21.0 16.1 20.9
2016 351 21.0 16.7 22.5
2017 370 19.9 18.5 21.6
2018 378 21.3 17.6 18.3
2019 375 23.4 16.0 20.3
2020 354 22.3 15.8 21.8
2021 326 22.6 14.4 18.4
2022 307 21.7 14.0 19.2
2023 292 22.9 12.7 26.7
2024 292 23.1 12.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 348 20.3 17.1 16.4
2009 333 19.6 17.0 18.9
2010 309 19.4 15.9 20.7
2011 360 21.6 16.6 17.5
2012 353 19.3 18.2 17.3
2013 343 20.9 16.3 16.6
2014 331 21.3 15.5 18.1
2015 339 21.0 16.1 20.9
2016 351 21.0 16.7 22.5
2017 370 19.9 18.5 21.6
2018 378 21.3 17.6 18.3
2019 375 23.4 16.0 20.3
2020 354 22.3 15.8 21.8
2021 326 22.6 14.4 18.4
2022 307 21.7 14.0 19.2
2023 292 22.9 12.7 26.7
2024 292 23.1 12.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $2,318

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 316th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 315th of 529 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)3934.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah School District)3934.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)57.360.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah School District)57.360.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)45.148.7
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (La Crescent-Hokah School District)45.148.7
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)38.514.1
 24.5%
   6th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah School District)38.514.1
 24.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)5146.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah School District)5146.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)47.226.8
 20.4%
   7th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah School District)47.226.8
 20.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)57.644.3
 13.3%
   7th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah School District)57.644.3
 13.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)35.835
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (La Crescent-Hokah School District)35.835
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)5940
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (La Crescent-Hokah School District)5940
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (La Crescent-Hokah Middle School)35.416.3
 19.1%
   8th Grade Science (La Crescent-Hokah School District)35.416.3
 19.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375292
 22.1%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian11
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic136
 53.8%
Pacific Islander00
White328255
 22.3%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%26.7%
 6.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Crescent-Hokah Middle School

Students who attend La Crescent-Hokah Middle School usually go on to attend La Crescent Senior High

Students at La Crescent-Hokah Middle School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended La Crescent-Hokah Middle School.

La Crescent-Hokah Middle School ranks 281st of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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