Lakeview School serves 6 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeview School's student population of 6 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakeview School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lakeview School?
6 students attend Lakeview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lakeview School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeview School offer ?
Lakeview School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview School part of?
Lakeview School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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