Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. School District
School District · Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#235 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,880
+$272 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,797 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
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 6.0/10, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rossman Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
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 6.0/10. 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.?
Rossman Elementary is the highest-rated school in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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