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#1361 of 1,992 schools in MN
Chisago Lakes Middle
Middle School · Chisago Lakes School District · Lindstrom, MN
A middle school in Lindstrom, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13750 LAKE BLVD, Lindstrom, MN 55045
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chisago Lakes Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chisago Lakes Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,685
Median home value
$373,500
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway to ChangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Skillbuilding Opportunities for AcaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Chisago Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 90 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chisago Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chisago Lakes Middle is listed in CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chisago Lakes Middle
Chisago Lakes Middle is a public middle school in Lindstrom, MN, part of Chisago Lakes School District, serving approximately 763 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chisago Lakes Middle
What grades does Chisago Lakes Middle serve?
Chisago Lakes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chisago Lakes Middle?
Chisago Lakes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Middle is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chisago Lakes Middle rank in MN?
Chisago Lakes Middle ranks #1,361 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chisago Lakes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chisago Lakes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Chisago Lakes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisago Lakes Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chisago Lakes Middle a charter school?
No, Chisago Lakes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chisago Lakes Middle a Title I school?
No, Chisago Lakes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisago Lakes Middle?
27.1% of students at Chisago Lakes Middle 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
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chisago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (651) 213-2400
- Area population (ZIP 55045)
- 7,854
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 55045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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