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
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,426
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,426
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#201 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,426
$3,182 vs Minnesota median
District size
555 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
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. The district invests $11,426 per student annually.
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 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, North Lakes Academy students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Forest Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 555
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in North Lakes Academy?
North Lakes Academy spends $11,426 per student per year.
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 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in North Lakes Academy?
Across schools in North Lakes Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
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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