Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. School District
School District · Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Detroit Lakes Senior High
Detroit Lakes · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Detroit Lakes · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rossman Elementary
Detroit Lakes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#278 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,880
+$272 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,797 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. ranks #278 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Detroit Lakes Senior High (7.5/10), Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center (6.3/10), and Rossman Elementary (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Lakes Senior High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Rossman Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Detroit Lakes Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. is a Detroit Lakes, Minnesota school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,797 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,880 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit Lakes Senior High, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. with test data.
Schools in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
8 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Detroit Lakes
- Total Enrollment
- 2,797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 201
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
The average composite rating for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. spends $14,880 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Detroit Lakes Senior High is the highest-rated school in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Across schools in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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