Excellent
#126 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
Pike Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Proctor Public School District · Duluth, MN
A Proctor Public School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5682 MARTIN RD, Duluth, MN 55811
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pike Lake Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pike Lake Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$77,877
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Bay View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 558 | 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.
Proctor Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pike Lake Elementary is listed in PROCTOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pike Lake Elementary
Pike Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, MN, part of Proctor Public School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pike Lake Elementary
What grades does Pike Lake Elementary serve?
Pike Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pike Lake Elementary?
Pike Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Lake Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pike Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Pike Lake Elementary ranks #126 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pike Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pike Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Pike Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pike Lake Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pike Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Pike Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pike Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pike Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pike Lake Elementary?
23.3% of students at Pike 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (218) 729-8214
- Area population (ZIP 55811)
- 27,907
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 55811; 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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