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#1322 of 1,992 schools in MN
Forest Lake Elementary
Middle School · Forest Lake Public School District · Forest Lake, MN
A middle school in Forest Lake, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
408 SW 4TH ST, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Lake Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest 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
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Forest Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Lake Elementary is listed in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Lake Elementary
Forest Lake Elementary is a public middle school in Forest Lake, MN, part of Forest Lake Public School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades 4th-6th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Lake Elementary
What grades does Forest Lake Elementary serve?
Forest Lake Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Forest Lake Elementary?
Forest Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Forest Lake Elementary ranks #1,322 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Forest Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Forest Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Lake Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Lake Elementary?
46.7% of students at Forest Lake Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (651) 982-3200
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 55025; 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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