Below Average
#1690 of 1,992 schools in MN
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
Middle School · La Crescent-hokah School District · La Crescent, MN
A middle school in La Crescent, MN where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 LANCER BLVD, La Crescent, MN 55947
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Crescent-hokah Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Crescent-hokah Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crescent), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,464
Median home value
$269,300
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Crescent-hokah School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Crescent-hokah Middle School is listed in LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Crescent-hokah Middle School
La Crescent-hokah Middle School is a public middle school in La Crescent, MN, part of La Crescent-hokah School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Crescent-hokah Middle School
What grades does La Crescent-hokah Middle School serve?
La Crescent-hokah Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend La Crescent-hokah Middle School?
La Crescent-hokah Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-hokah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-hokah Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Crescent-hokah Middle School rank in MN?
La Crescent-hokah Middle School ranks #1,690 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is La Crescent-hokah Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Crescent-hokah Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Crescent-hokah Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Crescent-hokah Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Crescent-hokah Middle School a charter school?
No, La Crescent-hokah Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Crescent-hokah Middle School a Title I school?
No, La Crescent-hokah Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Crescent-hokah Middle School?
24.3% of students at La Crescent-hokah Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (507) 895-5060
- Area population (ZIP 55947)
- 7,319
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55947; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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