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#1372 of 1,992 schools in MN
Le Center Pre K-8
Elementary School · Tri-city United School District · Le Center, MN
A Tri-city United School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 W TYRONE ST, Le Center, MN 56057
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Le Center Pre K-8 score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Le Center Pre K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low119/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Le Center), 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
$81,895
Median home value
$233,300
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale Pre K-6Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Pre K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tri-city United School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Le Center Pre K-8 is listed in TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Le Center Pre K-8
Le Center Pre K-8 is a public elementary school in Le Center, MN, part of Tri-city United School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Le Center Pre K-8
What grades does Le Center Pre K-8 serve?
Le Center Pre K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Le Center Pre K-8?
Le Center Pre K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8 is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Le Center Pre K-8 rank in MN?
Le Center Pre K-8 ranks #1,372 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Le Center Pre K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Le Center Pre K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Le Center Pre K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Le Center Pre K-8 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Le Center Pre K-8 a charter school?
No, Le Center Pre K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Le Center Pre K-8 a Title I school?
No, Le Center Pre K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Le Center Pre K-8?
41.3% of students at Le Center Pre K-8 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Le Sueur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (507) 357-0132
- Area population (ZIP 56057)
- 3,933
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 56057; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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