Below Average
#1772 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lila Kinder Center
Elementary School · Lakes International Language Academ · Forest Lake, MN
A Lakes International Language Academ charter elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 SE 11TH AVE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 52% proficient (2019)
- Reading 77% proficient (2019)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lila Kinder Center score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 65% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lila Kinder Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Lake), 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
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Forest View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 0.8 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Lakes International Language Academ
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lila Kinder Center is listed in Lakes International Language Academ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lila Kinder Center
Lila Kinder Center is a public elementary school in Forest Lake, MN, part of Lakes International Language Academ, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lila Kinder Center
What grades does Lila Kinder Center serve?
Lila Kinder Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lila Kinder Center?
Lila Kinder Center has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Kinder Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Kinder Center is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lila Kinder Center rank in MN?
Lila Kinder Center ranks #1,772 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lila Kinder Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lila Kinder Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lila Kinder Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lila Kinder Center has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Lila Kinder Center a charter school?
Yes, Lila Kinder Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lila Kinder Center a Title I school?
No, Lila Kinder Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lila Kinder Center?
23.7% of students at Lila Kinder Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (651) 464-0771
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 55025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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