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Prairie Lakes Education Center
School · Willmar Public School District · Willmar, MN
A Willmar Public School District school serving grades 4th – 12th.
1804 CIVIC CENTER DR, Willmar, MN 56201
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Prairie Lakes Education Center 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willmar), 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
$68,054
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - WillmarEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 229 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Willmar Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- District spending per student
- $15,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Lakes Education Center is listed in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Lakes Education Center
Prairie Lakes Education Center is a public school in Willmar, MN, part of Willmar Public School District, serving approximately 26 students in grades 4th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Lakes Education Center
What grades does Prairie Lakes Education Center serve?
Prairie Lakes Education Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie Lakes Education Center?
Prairie Lakes Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lakes Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lakes Education Center is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Prairie Lakes Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Lakes Education Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Prairie Lakes Education Center a charter school?
No, Prairie Lakes Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Lakes Education Center a Title I school?
No, Prairie Lakes Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Lakes Education Center?
88.5% of students at Prairie Lakes Education 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Phone
- (320) 214-6696
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56201)
- 24,860
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- 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.
- 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 56201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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