Serving 14 students in grades 6-8, Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
50%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog?
14 students attend Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog?
Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog offer ?
Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog part of?
Lsh Middle School Alternative Prog is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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