Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Lakeville Pathways Academy 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeville Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeville Pathways Academy's student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Lakeville Pathways Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeville Pathways Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
48%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lakeville Area Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeville Pathways Academy's ranking?
Lakeville Pathways Academy is ranked #1255 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeville Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Lakeville Pathways Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeville Pathways Academy?
58 students attend Lakeville Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lakeville Pathways Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeville Pathways Academy?
Lakeville Pathways Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeville Pathways Academy offer ?
Lakeville Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeville Pathways Academy part of?
Lakeville Pathways Academy is part of Lakeville Area Schools.
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