Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial School District
School District · Lake Crystal, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
961
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
961
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL
Lake Crystal · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
Lake Crystal · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#21 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,931
$1,677 vs Minnesota median
District size
961 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial is a Lake Crystal, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 961 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $12,931 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial with test data.
Schools in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Lake Crystal
- Total Enrollment
- 961
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
The average composite rating for Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial's district-level spending was $12,931 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is the highest-rated school in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial?
Across schools in Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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