Excellent
#68 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 3% in state
Mountain Lake Secondary
High School · Mountain Lake Public Schools · Mountain Lake, MN
A high school in Mountain Lake, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 400, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Lake Secondary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mountain Lake 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain 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
$65,089
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56159; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Neuhof SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mountain Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Lake Secondary is listed in MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Lake Secondary
Mountain Lake Secondary is a public high school in Mountain Lake, MN, part of Mountain Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 240 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Lake Secondary
What grades does Mountain Lake Secondary serve?
Mountain Lake Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Lake Secondary?
Mountain Lake Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lake Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lake Secondary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Lake Secondary rank in MN?
Mountain Lake Secondary ranks #68 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mountain Lake Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Lake Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mountain Lake Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Lake Secondary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain Lake Secondary a charter school?
No, Mountain Lake Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Lake Secondary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Lake Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Lake Secondary?
56.2% of students at Mountain Lake 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cottonwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (507) 427-2325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56159)
- 2,520
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 56159; 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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