Prairie Lakes Education Center
PublicOtherGrades 4–12Alternative Education School
1808 Civic Center Drive, Willmar, MN 56201 · (320) 214-6696 · Part of Willmar Public School District
Students
19
Students per teacher
2:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
Town
Grades
4–12
What stands out about Prairie Lakes Education Center
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 2:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 40.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 52.5%
Location
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1808 Civic Center Drive, Willmar
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 71
Grade 82
Grade 93
Grade 105
Grade 115
Grade 123
Enrollment over time
32’20
30’21
36’22
26’23
19’24
Down 40.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 42%White 26%Black 16%Two or more races 11%Asian 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.