La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM

Summary:

La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is a small public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in La Crescent, Minnesota, with a student population of just 43 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American and Asian students.

While La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Caledonia Senior High and La Crescent Senior High, it has significantly lower proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the state and its surrounding La Crescent-Hokah School District. The school's Math proficiency rate was just 11.11% in 2022-2023, compared to 45.49% statewide and 24.07% for the overall district. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.11% in 2020-2021 to 39.53% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Caledonia Senior High (26.44%) and La Crescent Senior High (22.31%).

The school's test scores have declined over the past three years, in contrast to the state and district, which have seen more stable or slightly improving performance. While the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity, with a higher percentage of African American and Asian students in recent years, its small size, low test scores, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may present unique challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and student support, contributing to its relatively low performance compared to the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947-8888

(507) 895-4054

District: La Crescent Montessori & STEM School

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,056

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM employs 3.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is $12,056.

Schooldigger Rankings:

La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Sec Montessori/STEM

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.33	450^th	520	13.5%
2023	35.48	356^th	529	32.7%

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

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2014	11	0	1	0	12
2015	13	0	0	0	13
2016	20	0	0	0	20
2017	15	0	1	0	16
2018	13	0	1	0	14
2019	24	0	0	0	24
2020	28	1	0	0	29
2021	35	1	1	0	37
2022	39	1	1	1	42
2023	42	1	0	0	43

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 Sec Montessori/STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	12	1.8	6.4	25
2015	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2016	20	1.0	20.0	65
2017	16	3.3	4.7	43.8
2018	14	3.6	3.8	28.6
2019	24	3.9	6.0	25
2020	29	3.2	9.0	24.1
2021	37	4.2	8.6	8.1
2022	42	4.2	9.8	31
2023	43	3.3	12.6	39.5

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 Sec Montessori/STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	12	1.8	6.4	25
2015	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2016	20	1.0	20.0	65
2017	16	3.3	4.7	43.8
2018	14	3.6	3.8	28.6
2019	24	3.9	6.0	25
2020	29	3.2	9.0	24.1
2021	37	4.2	8.6	8.1
2022	42	4.2	9.8	31
2023	43	3.3	12.6	39.5

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 Sec Montessori/STEM

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,056

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	24	43	79.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	42	75%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	39.5%	14.5%

Schools Near La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM	Public, Charter	7-12	1116 S Oak St	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent Montessori & STEM School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 895-4054	43	3	12.6	39.5%	42 (97.7%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				5.0				37.5			10.0	$12,056
La Crescent Senior High	Public	9-12	1301 Lancer Blvd	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent-Hokah School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 895-4484	381	27	14.2	22.3%	339 (89.0%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	42.6	297^th of 480 public high schools	38.1%		34.7	340^th of 476 public high schools	28.6%	43			16.2	16.2			49.4	49.4		32.5	32.5	$21,003
LaCrescent Gr 9-12	Public	9-12	1301 Lancer Blvd.	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 494-1461	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Summit Learning Program	Public	9-12	105 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	14	2	8.9	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,189
Minnesota Virtual Academy High	Public, Virtual	9-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	814	47	17.2	60.8%	548 (67.3%)	102 (12.5%)	73 (9.0%)	16 (2.0%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.6%)	46	280^th of 480 public high schools	41.7%		44	281^st of 476 public high schools	41.0%	1			19.1	19.1			50.0	50.0		33.7	33.7	$10,434
Houston Secondary	Public	7-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	211	17	12.6	30.8%	199 (94.3%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	66.4	167^th of 480 public high schools	65.2%		40.5	310^th of 476 public high schools	34.9%	143	26.3	32.1	25.8	27.8	24.3	27.6	54.1	35.9	20.7	51.2	38.6	$14,858
Caledonia Senior High	Public	9-12	825 N Warrior Ave	Caledonia	55921	Houston County	Caledonia Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 725-3316	295	18	16.0	26.4%	278 (94.2%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	73.7	114^th of 480 public high schools	76.3%		84.6	52^nd of 476 public high schools	89.1%	62			38.7	38.7			54.8	54.8		50.0	50.0	$13,283

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In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM.

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Students at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM are 98% White, 2% African American.

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