Very Good
#413 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Big Lake Middle School
Middle School · Big Lake Public School District · Big Lake, MN
A middle school in Big Lake, MN serving grades 6th – 8th.
601 MINNESOTA AVE, Big Lake, MN 55309
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Lake Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Lake Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,387
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Monticello Middle School - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Snw Monti MS Ebd ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Foundations IIEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–10 | 3.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Big Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Lake Middle School is listed in BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Lake Middle School
Big Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Big Lake, MN, part of Big Lake Public School District, serving approximately 645 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Lake Middle School
What grades does Big Lake Middle School serve?
Big Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Lake Middle School?
Big Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Lake Middle School rank in MN?
Big Lake Middle School ranks #413 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Big Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Lake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Lake Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, Big Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Big Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Lake Middle School?
38.3% of students at Big Lake Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (763) 262-2567
- Area population (ZIP 55309)
- 21,406
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55309; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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