How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Prairie Lakes Education Center | WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WILLMAR, MN | WILLMAR, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 19 | 842 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.5:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.7% | 57.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Prairie Lakes Education Center | WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,678 | $16,678 |
| District | WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Prairie Lakes Education Center | WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.3% | 33.0% |
| African American | 15.8% | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.1% | 47.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Prairie Lakes Education Center | WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 421:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 32.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 124 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.