Le Center Pre K-8

Summary:

Le Center Pre K-8 is a public elementary school serving 424 students in grades PreK-8 in Le Center, Minnesota, which is part of the Tri-City United School District. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average and has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of Minnesota elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the middle 35% in 2023-2024.

Le Center Pre K-8 performs particularly well for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% and top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. However, the school struggles more with its White and Female student subgroups, ranking in the middle 50% of Minnesota elementary schools for these groups. While the school has shown improvement in its math and reading proficiency rates, it still lags behind the state averages, particularly in 7th and 8th grade reading. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Le Center Pre K-8 generally performs on par or slightly better than the Tri-City United School District average, but lags behind higher-performing districts like New Prague Area Schools and St. Peter Public School District. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.31% in 2020-2021 to 52.59% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 150 W Tyrone St
       Le Center, MN  56057-1299


(507) 357-0132

District: Tri-City United School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,755 Help


Students who attend Le Center Pre K-8 usually attend:

High:    Tri-City United High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
Hispanic:
34.9%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Compare Details Le Center Pre K-8 ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Le Center Pre K-8 ranks better than 58.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Hispanic (34.9%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Tri-City United School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Le Center Pre K-8 is 12.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Le Center Pre K-8 is $11,755, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Le Center Pre K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Center Pre K-8 303rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Le Center Pre K-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Center Pre K-8 225th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Le Center Pre K-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tri-City United School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City United School District 184th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Le Center Pre K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 44.99 562nd 840 33.1%
2016 36.45 622nd 848 26.7%
2017 24.42 698th 853 18.2%
2018 26.42 688th 847 18.8%
2019 35.84 630th 870 27.6%
2021 51.40 500th 869 42.5%
2022 53.04 457th 858 46.7%
2023 55.80 413th 845 51.1%
2024 65.73 303rd 881 65.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 215th 242 11.2%
2019 43.76 115th 239 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 390th 463 15.8%
2021 36.82 293rd 417 29.7%
2022 49.58 249th 500 50.2%
2023 35.96 356th 524 32.1%
2024 75.42 95th 572 83.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 637th 728 12.5%
2019 34.36 540th 740 27.0%
2021 59.18 271st 683 60.3%
2022 52.61 325th 663 51.0%
2023 55.57 345th 774 55.4%
2024 71.34 182nd 793 77.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.95 637th 774 17.7%
2019 39.08 553rd 787 29.7%
2021 53.65 420th 783 46.4%
2022 46.23 479th 799 40.1%
2023 48.80 457th 787 41.9%
2024 56.16 382nd 809 52.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.92 634th 779 18.6%
2019 32.21 612th 798 23.3%
2021 44.96 511th 784 34.8%
2022 57.01 373rd 808 53.8%
2023 57.66 358th 799 55.2%
2024 70.81 216th 826 73.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 167th 220 24.1%
2019 46.20 120th 219 45.2%
2021 59.48 54th 153 64.7%
2022 59.23 58th 209 72.2%
2023 71.97 39th 214 81.8%
2024 78.25 28th 249 88.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.45 614th 712 13.8%
2019 31.84 578th 722 19.9%
2021 45.79 409th 710 42.4%
2022 52.13 356th 725 50.9%
2023 43.09 430th 712 39.6%
2024 59.02 281st 730 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Le Center Pre K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.25 282nd 516 45.3%
2016 61.98 190th 508 62.6%
2017 65.21 175th 523 66.5%
2018 45.89 319th 518 38.4%
2019 30.96 398th 533 25.3%
2021 29.96 384th 521 26.3%
2022 42.77 312th 520 40.0%
2023 54.12 232nd 529 56.1%
2024 56.62 225th 545 58.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.54 113th 120 5.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 276th 401 31.2%
2019 35.27 296th 415 28.7%
2021 34.05 285th 399 28.6%
2022 53.78 167th 404 58.7%
2023 49.29 216th 459 52.9%
2024 51.79 205th 473 56.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.59 238th 436 45.4%
2019 21.90 370th 439 15.7%
2021 33.47 315th 443 28.9%
2022 47.73 246th 467 47.3%
2023 57.04 180th 455 60.4%
2024 51.30 227th 474 52.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 300th 438 31.5%
2019 32.95 327th 454 28.0%
2021 24.54 346th 437 20.8%
2022 35.15 320th 476 32.8%
2023 45.58 255th 464 45.0%
2024 56.45 192nd 479 59.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.80 130th 163 20.2%
2019 29.00 132nd 171 22.8%
2021 37.09 95th 156 39.1%
2022 48.55 86th 188 54.3%
2023 42.19 92nd 178 48.3%
2024 56.20 66th 186 64.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Le Center Pre K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 200th 428 53.3%
2019 33.25 316th 428 26.2%
2021 29.08 317th 422 24.9%
2022 43.28 249th 438 43.2%
2023 56.00 180th 436 58.7%
2024 53.04 186th 440 57.7%
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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.

Le Center Pre K-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Le Center Pre K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 285 1 0 153 0 0 7 0 446
2014 285 4 0 164 0 0 7 0 460
2015 303 5 0 167 0 0 12 0 487
2016 301 4 0 170 0 0 14 0 489
2017 295 11 1 161 0 0 18 0 486
2018 282 4 0 170 0 1 18 0 475
2019 291 1 0 166 0 1 18 0 477
2020 323 2 0 139 0 0 16 0 480
2021 285 1 1 152 0 0 17 0 456
2022 266 0 1 150 1 0 15 0 433
2023 254 3 1 148 4 0 14 0 424

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

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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 Le Center Pre K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 446 28.6 15.5 45.3
2014 460 32.5 14.1 45.9
2015 487 34.0 14.3 49.3
2016 489 33.0 14.8 47.4
2017 486 33.8 14.3 43.4
2018 475 36.7 12.9 46.9
2019 477 37.4 12.7 45.7
2020 480 34.9 13.7 47.1
2021 456 33.2 13.7 35.3
2022 433 33.8 12.8 41.3
2023 424 34.4 12.2 52.6

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 Le Center Pre K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 446 28.6 15.5 45.3
2014 460 32.5 14.1 45.9
2015 487 34.0 14.3 49.3
2016 489 33.0 14.8 47.4
2017 486 33.8 14.3 43.4
2018 475 36.7 12.9 46.9
2019 477 37.4 12.7 45.7
2020 480 34.9 13.7 47.1
2021 456 33.2 13.7 35.3
2022 433 33.8 12.8 41.3
2023 424 34.4 12.2 52.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Le Center Pre K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,755

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Le Center Pre K-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 630th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 413th of 845 Elementary schools
 23.5%
Ranks 398th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 529 Middle schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)68.863.4
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)69.456.2
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)54.256.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)59.744.9
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)4663.8
 17.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)65.358.3
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)39.743.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)53.648.6
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)32.535
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)47.735.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)6053.9
 6.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)69.759.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Le Center Pre K-8)5547.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Tri-City United School District)65.953.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)30.835
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)44.440.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)48.150
 1.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)64.154.2
 9.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)43.642.3
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)44.524.8
 19.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)41.943.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)48.635.9
 12.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Le Center Pre K-8)4451.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)37.632.6
 5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Le Center Pre K-8)3226.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)43.635.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Le Center Pre K-8)3222.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Tri-City United School District)3529
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477424
 11.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian04
Asian01
Hispanic166148
 10.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White291254
 12.7%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%52.6%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Le Center Pre K-8

Students who attend Le Center Pre K-8 usually go on to attend:

High : Tri-City United High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Le Center Pre K-8.

Le Center Pre K-8 ranks 303rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Le Center Pre K-8 are 60% White, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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