LA CRESCENT-HOKAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

292 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

La Crescent-Hokah Middle School, located at 1301 Lancer Blvd in La Crescent, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the La Crescent-Hokah School District. Situated in a scenic area along the Mississippi River, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to build foundational skills while exploring new interests through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Lancer" pride. La Crescent-Hokah Middle School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, aimed at helping students develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.

292

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA CRESCENT-HOKAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	6
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
255 (87.3 %)
Two or More
16 (5.5 %)
Asian
9 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.1 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)895-5060
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 81