Detroit Lakes Public School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 14 public schools in Detroit Lakes Public School District, serving 3,081 students. Detroit Lakes Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Public schools in Detroit Lakes Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Detroit Lakes Public School District are Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Rossman Elementary School and Detroit Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Detroit Lakes Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dlschools.com/ |
| School District Phone Number | (218) 847-9271 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 14 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,081 Students | 885,890 Students |
| # of Teachers | 205 Teachers | 55,879 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Detroit Lakes Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 283 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 9% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 20 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 79 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 44 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 2,329 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 326 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 100 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 210 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 219 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 226 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 209 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 218 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 247 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 257 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 249 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 219 | 66,466 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 243 | 67,066 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 232 | 66,026 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 219 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 233 | 70,881 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $38 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $39 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,478 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,689 | $14,606 |
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Detroit Lakes Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Detroit Lakes Senior High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20%1301 Roosevelt Ave10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Grades: 9-12 | 857 students
- Rossman Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50%1221 Rossman Ave10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
- Detroit Lakes Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50%510 11th Ave10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 5-8 | 847 students
- Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%510 11th Ave10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-4 | 587 students
- Detroit Lakes Alternative Prog. Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%900 Hwy 34 E10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
- Afterschool Program Alternative School702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center Alternative School
Reading: PS%900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
- Detroit Lakes Middle Alc Alternative School500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8 | 19 students
- High School Culture Club Alternative School702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- High School Extended Year Program Alternative School702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center204 E Willlow
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: PK | 100 students
- Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Alternative School102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Alternative School102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc Alternative School301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-9 | n/a student
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