Best 56501 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 615 students in 56501, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 56501, MN are Detroit Lakes Middle School and Detroit Lakes Middle Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56501 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56501, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56501, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56501 Minnesota

56501, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56501, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56501, MN include Detroit Lakes Middle School and Detroit Lakes Middle Alc.
How many public middle schools are located in 56501?
2 public middle schools are located in 56501.
What is the racial composition of students in 56501?
56501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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