Best Public Schools in Laporte, MN


Summary:

The city of Laporte, Minnesota is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through secondary grades: Laporte Elementary, Laporte Secondary, and Laporte Middle School. Overall, the Laporte Public School District is ranked 352 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a lower-performing district.

Laporte Elementary stands out for having a relatively high percentage of Native American students at 15.68%, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, Laporte Secondary has a concerning 23.5% dropout rate, well above the state average. Laporte Middle School is particularly concerning, with very low proficiency rates in math and science, at only 12.82% and 12.9% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to state averages around 45% and 40%.

Across all three Laporte schools, math and reading proficiency rates are significantly below state averages, with some grade levels scoring as low as 10-20% proficient. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 54.84% to 68.65%, suggest these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Overall, the Laporte public schools appear to be struggling academically and require significant improvement to better serve the educational needs of their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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