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#767 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
High School · Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial · Lake Crystal, MN
A high school in Lake Crystal, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 160, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Crystal), 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
$83,452
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is listed in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is a public high school in Lake Crystal, MN, part of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
What grades does Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec serve?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec rank in MN?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec ranks #767 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec a charter school?
No, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec a Title I school?
No, Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec?
25.4% of students at Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (507) 726-2110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56055)
- 3,868
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 56055; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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