La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy ranks 560 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in La Crescent, Minnesota, with a student population of just 48 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with declining academic performance over the years.

The school's academic struggles are evident in its low proficiency rates on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA). In 2023-2024, only 30.56% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%, and 52.78% were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. This poor performance has led to the school's statewide ranking dropping from 687 out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 560 out of 881 in 2023-2024. Even the school's White students have underperformed compared to their peers statewide, ranking 576 out of 730 Minnesota elementary schools for White students in 2023-2024.

Another area of concern is the school's lack of racial diversity, with 100% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This homogeneity may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 9.62% in 2020-2021 to 35.42% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Caledonia Public School District (30.21%) and Ridgeway Community School (15.38%). This suggests the school is serving a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may present additional challenges in providing the necessary resources and support.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947-8888

(507) 895-4054

District: La Crescent Montessori & STEM School

SchoolDigger Rank:
560^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,266

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy employs 3.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy is $8,266.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy 560^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

La Crescent Montessori & STEM School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crescent Montessori & STEM School 307^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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Rank History for all students at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	25.94	687^th	870	21.0%
2022	34.50	623^rd	858	27.4%
2023	45.96	521^st	845	38.3%
2024	42.76	560^th	881	36.4%

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Rank History for White students at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	1.27	718^th	722	0.6%
2023	21.52	631^st	712	11.4%
2024	28.95	576^th	730	21.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	32	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	34
2001	56	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
2002	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	55
2003	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	55
2004	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	59
2005	67	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	70
2006	63	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	68
2007	54	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	57
2008	50	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	53
2009	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	36
2010	39	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	39
2011	36	2	0	2	1	0	0	41
2012	43	3	0	3	0	0	0	49
2013	52	2	0	0	0	0	0	54
2014	33	6	0	0	0	0	0	39
2015	42	6	0	0	0	0	0	48
2016	40	4	1	0	0	0	0	45
2017	36	1	0	0	0	0	0	37
2018	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	42
2019	56	2	0	0	0	0	0	58
2020	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	59
2021	48	4	0	0	0	0	0	52
2022	43	2	0	0	0	0	0	45
2023	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	34	2.0	17.0	17.6
2001	57	4.0	14.3	17.5
2002	55	4.8	11.5	14.5
2003	55	4.8	11.5	14.5
2004	59	4.7	12.6	0
2005	70	5.2	13.5	0
2006	68	5.0	13.6	16.2
2007	57	5.0	11.4	15.8
2008	53	5.0	10.6	24.5
2009	36	4.4	8.2	19.4
2010	39	4.1	9.3	25.6
2011	41	4.4	9.2	26.8
2012	49	4.8	10.1	49
2013	54	5.7	9.3	50
2014	39	3.9	9.7	7.7
2015	48	3.0	16.0	52.1
2016	45	6.0	7.5	44.4
2017	37	3.9	9.2	37.8
2018	42	3.9	10.5	31
2019	58	3.9	14.5	34.5
2020	59	3.8	15.2	20.3
2021	52	3.8	13.4	9.6
2022	45	3.8	11.6	17.8
2023	48	3.8	12.4	35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	34	2.0	17.0	17.6
2001	57	4.0	14.3	17.5
2002	55	4.8	11.5	14.5
2003	55	4.8	11.5	14.5
2004	59	4.7	12.6	0
2005	70	5.2	13.5	0
2006	68	5.0	13.6	16.2
2007	57	5.0	11.4	15.8
2008	53	5.0	10.6	24.5
2009	36	4.4	8.2	19.4
2010	39	4.1	9.3	25.6
2011	41	4.4	9.2	26.8
2012	49	4.8	10.1	49
2013	54	5.7	9.3	50
2014	39	3.9	9.7	7.7
2015	48	3.0	16.0	52.1
2016	45	6.0	7.5	44.4
2017	37	3.9	9.2	37.8
2018	42	3.9	10.5	31
2019	58	3.9	14.5	34.5
2020	59	3.8	15.2	20.3
2021	52	3.8	13.4	9.6
2022	45	3.8	11.6	17.8
2023	48	3.8	12.4	35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,266

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 687^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 845 Elementary schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy)	0	20	20%
5th Grade Math (La Crescent Montessori & STEM School)	0	20	20%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy)	50	60	10%
5th Grade Reading (La Crescent Montessori & STEM School)	50	60	10%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy)	30	50	20%
5th Grade Science (La Crescent Montessori & STEM School)	30	50	20%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy)	10	0	10%
6th Grade Math (La Crescent Montessori & STEM School)	10	0	10%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.3	11.2%
6th Grade Reading (La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy)	80	60	20%
6th Grade Reading (La Crescent Montessori & STEM School)	80	60	20%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	54.4	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	58	48	17.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	48	14.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.5%	35.4%	0.9%

Schools Near La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1116 S Oak St	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent Montessori & STEM School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 895-4054	48	4	12.4	35.4%	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	560^th of 881 public elementary schools	36.4%		46	521^st of 845 public elementary schools	38.3%	39	25.0	45.5		20.0	30.6	25.0	72.7		70.0	52.8			$8,266
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	504 S Oak St	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent-Hokah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 895-4484	355	32	10.9	27.3%	312 (87.9%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.1%)	56.2	424^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.9%		58.3	387^th of 845 public elementary schools	54.2%	37	64.7	54.0			59.0	47.1	44.0			45.5			$12,930
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 S Sherman	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 896-5323	222	24	9.0	51.8%	213 (95.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	68.9	265^th of 881 public elementary schools	69.9%		77.5	171^st of 845 public elementary schools	79.8%	94	72.0	43.5	54.8	51.9	55.7	48.0	43.5	61.3	69.2	56.2	61.3	61.3	$12,311
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar	Public, Virtual	K-5	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	451	19	23.8	72.9%	229 (50.8%)	86 (19.1%)	50 (11.1%)	15 (3.3%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (12.6%)	32.5	637^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.6	627^th of 845 public elementary schools	25.8%	10	44.8	44.4	15.6		33.6	44.8	40.9	48.9		45.0	26.7	26.7
Ridgeway Community School	Public, Charter	K-5	35564 County Road 12	Houston	55943	Houston County	Ridgeway Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 454-9566	91	10	9.2	15.4%	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.3	197^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.6%		78.6	160^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.1%	37	73.7	75.0	75.0		74.4	52.6	16.7	83.3		51.2	83.3	83.3	$10,347
Caledonia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	511 W Main St	Caledonia	55921	Houston County	Caledonia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 725-5205	288	24	12.0	30.2%	270 (93.8%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	79.8	146^th of 881 public elementary schools	83.4%		84.5	98^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.4%	48	60.4	71.1	53.5		61.2	70.8	81.6	81.4		77.5	48.8	48.8	$12,802

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What is the racial makeup of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy?

Students at La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy are 100% White.

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La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy ranks 560^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy.

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