North Lakes Academy School District
School District · Forest Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating North Lakes Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Lakes Academy 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.
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Forest Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Forest Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Lakes Academy Middle School
Forest Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#220 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,426
$3,182 vs Minnesota median
District size
555 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
North Lakes Academy ranks #220 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. North Lakes Academy's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Lakes Academy Upper School (7.8/10), North Lakes Academy Elementary (6.4/10), and North Lakes Academy Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Lakes Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Lakes Academy Upper School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | North Lakes Academy Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | North Lakes Academy Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Lakes Academy
North Lakes Academy is a Forest Lake, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 555 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $11,426 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, North Lakes Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Lakes Academy Upper School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Lakes Academy students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Lakes Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Lakes Academy with test data.
Schools in North Lakes Academy
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Forest Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 555
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- District spending per student
- $11,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Lakes Academy?
North Lakes Academy has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Lakes Academy?
The average composite rating for North Lakes Academy is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Lakes Academy?
North Lakes Academy's district-level spending was $11,426 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Lakes Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Lakes Academy is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Lakes Academy?
North Lakes Academy Upper School is the highest-rated school in North Lakes Academy with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Lakes Academy?
Across schools in North Lakes Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Lakes Academy compare to other districts in Minnesota?
North Lakes Academy has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.7%
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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