Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Big Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Lake Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Big Lake, MN, covering approximately 64.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary reaching 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Lake Middle School's student population of 632 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Motto
High Expectations - Exceptional Results
School Rankings
Big Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Lake Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Lake Middle School's ranking?
Big Lake Middle School is ranked #881 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Big Lake Middle School?
632 students attend Big Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Big Lake Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Lake Middle School?
Big Lake Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Lake Middle School offer ?
Big Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Lake Middle School part of?
Big Lake Middle School is part of Big Lake Public School District.
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