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#341 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 17% in state

Lanesboro Secondary

High School · Lanesboro Public School District · Lanesboro, MN

A high school in Lanesboro, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 KIRKWOOD ST E, Lanesboro, MN 55949

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$12,205
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Lanesboro Secondary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lanesboro Secondary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low75/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,357

Median home value

$249,700

Median rent

$579/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lanesboro Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lanesboro Secondary is listed in LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lanesboro Secondary

Lanesboro Secondary is a public high school in Lanesboro, MN, part of Lanesboro Public School District, serving approximately 190 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lanesboro Secondary

What grades does Lanesboro Secondary serve?

Lanesboro Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lanesboro Secondary?

Lanesboro Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanesboro Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lanesboro Secondary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lanesboro Secondary rank in MN?

Lanesboro Secondary ranks #341 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Lanesboro Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lanesboro Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lanesboro Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanesboro Secondary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lanesboro Secondary a charter school?

No, Lanesboro Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lanesboro Secondary a Title I school?

No, Lanesboro Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lanesboro Secondary?

31.1% of students at Lanesboro Secondary 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fillmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 55949)
1,918
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
41.3
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 55949; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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