Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Summary:

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial School District, which is ranked 44th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec consistently performs above the state average on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science across grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 42.96% of students proficient or better in math and 52.73% proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rate of 44.44% in 2023-2024 also exceeds the state average of 39.56%. Additionally, the school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 100% over the past 5 years, outperforming the state average, and its dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 0% to 3.9% during the same period.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Central High Area Learning Center, Kato Public Charter School, and Mankato West Senior High, Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school's ability to support the academic success of diverse student subgroups, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, is also a notable strength.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 607 Knights Ln
       Lake Crystal, MN  56055-9400


(507) 726-2110

District: Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,221 Help


Feeder schools for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec:

Elementary:    Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Compare Details Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is 18.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is $11,221.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec 162nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec 69th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 44th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.14 56th 387 85.5%
2005 60.52 190th 396 52.0%
2006 46.68 263rd 406 35.2%
2007 71.36 97th 403 75.9%
2008 52.91 228th 409 44.3%
2010 53.13 248th 454 45.4%
2011 71.85 105th 478 78.0%
2012 74.60 91st 469 80.6%
2013 54.42 229th 488 53.1%
2014 57.02 215th 490 56.1%
2015 50.94 257th 516 50.2%
2016 42.67 318th 508 37.4%
2017 37.47 352nd 523 32.7%
2018 57.80 232nd 518 55.2%
2019 45.69 317th 533 40.5%
2021 54.01 226th 521 56.6%
2022 59.47 196th 520 62.3%
2023 63.53 171st 529 67.7%
2024 66.09 162nd 545 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.34 271st 282 3.9%
2021 34.67 186th 260 28.5%
2022 45.98 150th 288 47.9%
2023 68.93 62nd 298 79.2%
2024 31.64 225th 307 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 244th 401 39.2%
2019 40.05 276th 415 33.5%
2021 49.10 193rd 399 51.6%
2022 32.34 294th 404 27.2%
2023 47.71 227th 459 50.5%
2024 55.73 175th 473 63.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.39 277th 436 36.5%
2019 44.77 265th 439 39.6%
2021 55.32 180th 443 59.4%
2022 60.81 168th 467 64.0%
2023 66.00 128th 455 71.9%
2024 55.05 203rd 474 57.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 148th 438 66.2%
2019 40.94 287th 454 36.8%
2021 45.89 238th 437 45.5%
2022 53.65 205th 476 56.9%
2023 55.47 192nd 464 58.6%
2024 67.99 130th 479 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.60 286th 428 33.2%
2019 29.29 346th 428 19.2%
2021 37.51 262nd 422 37.9%
2022 46.78 225th 438 48.6%
2023 47.51 228th 436 47.7%
2024 50.27 205th 440 53.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Rank History for all high school students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.28 268th 433 38.1%
2005 62.98 249th 452 44.9%
2006 59.27 231st 450 48.7%
2007 69.70 156th 463 66.3%
2008 59.57 239th 460 48.0%
2010 58.58 271st 540 49.8%
2011 73.51 126th 545 76.9%
2012 73.91 126th 539 76.6%
2013 74.06 108th 534 79.8%
2014 76.01 98th 483 79.7%
2015 72.29 135th 504 73.2%
2016 63.21 206th 489 57.9%
2017 60.67 223rd 489 54.4%
2018 62.11 220th 494 55.5%
2019 52.50 278th 492 43.5%
2021 49.25 235th 428 45.1%
2022 77.19 92nd 472 80.5%
2023 87.00 42nd 476 91.2%
2024 81.01 69th 480 85.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.77 41st 221 81.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.16 134th 374 64.2%
2019 26.33 290th 370 21.6%
2023 83.68 39th 393 90.1%
2024 75.18 70th 389 82.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.45 228th 395 42.3%
2019 37.29 284th 401 29.2%
2021 40.39 234th 339 31.0%
2022 71.02 91st 388 76.5%
2023 84.34 40th 396 89.9%
2024 72.23 90th 403 77.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 171st 398 57.0%
2019 56.24 191st 411 53.5%
2021 46.51 198th 351 43.6%
2022 76.70 72nd 403 82.1%
2023 83.47 49th 398 87.7%
2024 80.25 58th 405 85.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.98 271st 414 34.5%
2019 36.16 304th 412 26.2%
2021 35.08 267th 364 26.6%
2022 70.77 92nd 401 77.1%
2023 80.40 55th 398 86.2%
2024 71.81 87th 402 78.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 336 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 376 376
1994 384 0 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 395
1995 409 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 409 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 416 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 422 1 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 391 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 379 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2001 343 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 410 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 410 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 388 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 379 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 378 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 370 2 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 344 3 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 354 2 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 334 3 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 352 3 3 4 0 2 2 0 366
2012 344 1 0 13 1 0 1 0 360
2013 342 7 2 12 0 0 1 0 364
2014 339 6 1 14 0 0 1 0 361
2015 348 5 1 11 0 0 1 0 366
2016 352 5 4 11 0 0 3 0 375
2017 408 5 4 17 0 0 4 0 438
2018 410 8 4 19 0 0 2 0 443
2019 430 11 4 17 0 0 3 0 465
2020 438 9 3 19 1 0 8 0 478
2021 442 6 3 18 2 0 5 0 476
2022 464 2 1 20 2 0 7 0 496
2023 482 2 1 21 3 0 8 0 517

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 346 24.5 14.1 6.6
1993 376 0.0 0.0 0
1994 395 23.3 17.0 2.8
1995 417 26.9 15.5 10.3
1996 417 26.9 15.5 10.3
1997 417 27.9 14.9 7.2
1998 434 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 402 28.5 14.1 9.5
2000 390 25.0 15.6 15.4
2001 354 22.9 15.5 16.1
2002 417 26.1 16.0 19.2
2003 417 26.1 16.0 19.2
2004 396 26.0 15.2 19.4
2005 389 21.1 18.4 18.3
2006 391 18.6 21.0 18.7
2007 381 20.7 18.4 25.2
2008 360 20.4 17.6 26.4
2009 370 19.4 19.1 29.7
2010 347 18.7 18.5 32
2011 366 19.6 18.6 33.3
2012 360 19.4 18.5 29.7
2013 364 19.5 18.6 29.7
2014 361 22.4 16.1 34.1
2015 366 22.0 16.6 27
2016 375 24.0 15.6 28.5
2017 438 27.9 15.6 27.6
2018 443 28.7 15.3 25.7
2019 465 29.5 15.7 25.8
2020 478 31.7 15.0 23
2021 476 30.2 15.7 16.2
2022 496 27.8 17.7 15.3
2023 517 28.2 18.3 26.9

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 Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 346 24.5 14.1 6.6
1993 376 0.0 0.0 0
1994 395 23.3 17.0 2.8
1995 417 26.9 15.5 10.3
1996 417 26.9 15.5 10.3
1997 417 27.9 14.9 7.2
1998 434 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 402 28.5 14.1 9.5
2000 390 25.0 15.6 15.4
2001 354 22.9 15.5 16.1
2002 417 26.1 16.0 19.2
2003 417 26.1 16.0 19.2
2004 396 26.0 15.2 19.4
2005 389 21.1 18.4 18.3
2006 391 18.6 21.0 18.7
2007 381 20.7 18.4 25.2
2008 360 20.4 17.6 26.4
2009 370 19.4 19.1 29.7
2010 347 18.7 18.5 32
2011 366 19.6 18.6 33.3
2012 360 19.4 18.5 29.7
2013 364 19.5 18.6 29.7
2014 361 22.4 16.1 34.1
2015 366 22.0 16.6 27
2016 375 24.0 15.6 28.5
2017 438 27.9 15.6 27.6
2018 443 28.7 15.3 25.7
2019 465 29.5 15.7 25.8
2020 478 31.7 15.0 23
2021 476 30.2 15.7 16.2
2022 496 27.8 17.7 15.3
2023 517 28.2 18.3 26.9

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 Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 171st of 529 Middle schools
 27.1%
Ranks 278th of 492 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 476 High schools
 47.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)38.328.6
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)38.328.6
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)60.557.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)60.557.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)53.747.8
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)53.747.8
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)65.755.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)65.755.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)33.346.3
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)33.346.3
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)49.245.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)49.245.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)23.122
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)23.122
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)6665.3
 0.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)6665.3
 0.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)20.942.3
 21.4%
   11th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)20.942.3
 21.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec)52.763.8
 11%
   End of Course Science (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)52.763.8
 11%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465517
 11.2%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian03
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White430482
 12.1%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%26.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec.

Students at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec ranks 69th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary


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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.

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