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#1501 of 1,992 schools in MN
Detroit Lakes Middle
Middle School · Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Detroit Lakes, MN
A Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
500 11TH AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Lakes Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Lakes Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,725/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit Lakes), 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
$68,980
Median home value
$286,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Detroit Lakes Middle is listed in DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Lakes Middle
Detroit Lakes Middle is a public middle school in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Detroit Lakes Public School Dist., serving approximately 615 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Lakes Middle
What grades does Detroit Lakes Middle serve?
Detroit Lakes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Middle?
Detroit Lakes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Lakes Middle rank in MN?
Detroit Lakes Middle ranks #1,501 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Detroit Lakes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Lakes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Detroit Lakes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Lakes Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Detroit Lakes Middle a charter school?
No, Detroit Lakes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detroit Lakes Middle a Title I school?
No, Detroit Lakes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Lakes Middle?
43.3% of students at Detroit 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
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Becker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (218) 847-9228
- Area population (ZIP 56501)
- 18,239
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 56501; 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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