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Lake Marion Elementary

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Lake Marion Elementary ranks 103 rd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Lake Marion Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Lakeville, Minnesota, serving 790 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lakeville Area Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Marion Elementary consistently outperforms the Lakeville Area Schools district and the state of Minnesota in standardized test scores for both math and reading across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in math and reading were 67.66% and 68.58%, respectively, compared to the district at 59.26% and 59.78%, and the state at 45.21% and 49.59%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th-grade reading, where 80.65% of students were proficient or better, compared to 70.92% in the district and 57.09% statewide. Additionally, Lake Marion Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and White students, who all rank among the top schools in the state for their respective categories.

While Lake Marion Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.51% in 2021-2022 to 27.09% in 2023-2024. This trend may present some challenges for the school in the future, as it may require additional resources and support to maintain its high academic standards. Nearby schools, such as Cherry View Elementary and Lakeview Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, and analyzing their practices could provide valuable insights for Lake Marion Elementary to further enhance its educational program.

727

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,417

Per pupil spending ?

22%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19875 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044-9021

(952) 232-2700

District: Lakeville Area Schools

Students who attend Lake Marion Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	McGuire Middle
High:	Lakeville South High

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Two or more races:

8.4%

African American:

7.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (68% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Minnesota elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg60%

Minnesota avg47%

103^rd of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8Elementary Schools in the Lakeville Area Schools

62^nd of 446Lakeville Area Schools among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	103 of 872	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	157 of 881	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	95 of 845	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	86.0	79 of 858	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	79.4	139 of 869	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	57 of 870	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	38 of 847	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	85.9	50 of 853	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	88.7	28 of 848	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	88.5	24 of 840	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.9	4 of 826	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	7 of 824	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	91.1	3 of 820	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	89.0	17 of 814	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	84.8	28 of 803	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	89.9	6 of 434	98.6%	★★★★★
2008	88.3	17 of 781	97.8%	★★★★★
2007	87.7	21 of 777	97.3%	★★★★★
2006	85.3	35 of 756	95.4%	★★★★★
2005	82.6	42 of 685	93.9%	★★★★★
2004	88.7	17 of 676	97.5%	★★★★★
2003	81.5	69 of 674	89.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	69.2	80 of 310	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	89 of 279	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	69 of 282	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.9	80 of 227	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	88.4	17 of 283	94.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	144 of 799	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	167 of 809	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	83 of 787	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	81 of 799	89.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	100 of 783	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	85.9	51 of 787	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	48 of 774	93.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	93.0	11 of 249	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	81.8	25 of 214	88.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	260 of 764	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	344 of 793	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	228 of 774	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	183 of 663	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	56.5	304 of 683	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.2	91 of 740	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.0	43 of 728	94.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	74 of 812	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	76.9	160 of 826	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	109 of 799	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	67 of 808	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	73.6	174 of 784	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.6	66 of 798	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	43 of 779	94.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	36 of 73	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	34 of 81	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.9	12 of 77	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	119 of 562	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	158 of 572	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	93 of 524	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	67 of 500	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	66 of 417	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	39 of 515	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	80.6	55 of 463	88.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	92 of 714	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	72.8	162 of 730	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	72 of 712	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	82.6	74 of 725	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	123 of 710	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	67 of 722	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	35 of 712	95.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)96th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile~ school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2024)74th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)51st percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading69%+19 vs state

Math68%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Lake Marion Elementary	Public	K-5	19875 Dodd Blvd	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 232-2700	727	46	15.8	22.0%	525 (72.2%)	53 (7.3%)	52 (7.2%)	29 (4.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	61 (8.4%)	84.1	103^rd of 872 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.3	157^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.2%	54	76.8	61.0	64.8	67.7	66.4	58.1	80.7	68.6	$12,417
Lakeview Elementary	Public	K-5	20500 Jacquard Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-2600	588	40	14.8	17.5%	449 (76.4%)	43 (7.3%)	37 (6.3%)	21 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	88.3	59^th of 872 public elementary schools	93.2%		78	160^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.8%	101	80.2	71.6	70.5	74.4	64.7	61.1	80.2	68.8	$12,452
Kennedy Elementary	Public	K-5	21240 Holyoke Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 232-2800	638	42	15.0	24.5%	470 (73.7%)	41 (6.4%)	35 (5.5%)	34 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	51 (8.0%)	73.9	218^th of 872 public elementary schools	75.0%		78.2	158^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.1%	60	69.8	72.0	60.4	67.4	43.5	57.0	66.0	55.1	$13,413
Highview Elementary School	Public	K-5	18600 Huntley Trail	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(952) 232-2400	658	36	18.3	11.6%	388 (59.0%)	71 (10.8%)	28 (4.3%)	126 (19.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.2%)								(n/a)	66.4	73.7	50.5	64.5	53.1	60.9	73.1	61.3
Eastview Elementary	Public	K-5	18060 Ipava Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-2900	543	36	15.1	23.9%	351 (64.6%)	25 (4.6%)	69 (12.7%)	42 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.6%)	75.8	197^th of 872 public elementary schools	77.4%		69.4	262^nd of 881 public elementary schools	70.3%	65	69.1	67.0	45.8	60.6	60.2	57.5	68.8	62.2	$12,389
Cherry View Elementary	Public	K-5	8600 175th St W	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3200	599	42	14.1	20.2%	328 (54.8%)	85 (14.2%)	37 (6.2%)	89 (14.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.8%)	85.8	87^th of 872 public elementary schools	90.0%		85.5	84^th of 881 public elementary schools	90.5%	3	77.5	74.3	60.4	70.7	68.6	59.4	73.3	67.1	$11,835
Huddleston Elementary	Public	K-5	9569 175th St W	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 232-3100	430	32	13.5	28.6%	289 (67.2%)	43 (10.0%)	45 (10.5%)	24 (5.6%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.3%)	64.2	332^nd of 872 public elementary schools	61.9%		68.2	278^th of 881 public elementary schools	68.4%	54	61.1	57.5	45.2	54.6	52.8	52.7	58.9	54.8	$13,961
Farmington Online - Elementary	Public	K-5	20655 Flagstaff Ave	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 463-5013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeville Online Academy-Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	17630 Juniper Path	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 232-2023	36	3	12.0	44.4%	26 (72.2%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.7%)								(n/a)				42.9				45.0
Meadowview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 195th St W	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 460-3100	600	49	12.1	32.2%	359 (59.8%)	41 (6.8%)	129 (21.5%)	41 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	48.1	494^th of 872 public elementary schools	43.3%		61.3	364^th of 881 public elementary schools	58.7%	130	54.0	47.7	39.8	47.2	43.6	38.7	57.1	46.2	$11,904

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Marion Elementary

What district is Lake Marion Elementary in?

Lakeville Area Schools

Is Lake Marion Elementary a good school?

Lake Marion Elementary ranks 103^rd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Marion Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 727 students attended Lake Marion Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Lake Marion Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Marion Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McGuire Middle
High : Lakeville South High

What is the racial makeup of Lake Marion Elementary?

Students at Lake Marion Elementary are 72% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

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