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Detroit Lakes Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,805 students in Detroit Lakes Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Detroit Lakes Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,805 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Detroit Lakes Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
521 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
30 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,102 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
197
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,639 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,843 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,639
$17,887
Spending / Student
$23,843
$18,614
Best Detroit Lakes Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 E Willlow
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Lakes Public School District?
Detroit Lakes Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,805 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Lakes Public School District?
Detroit Lakes Public School District is ranked #219 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Lakes Public School District?
75% of Detroit Lakes Public School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Lakes Public School District?
Detroit Lakes Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Detroit Lakes Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,843 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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