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Maple Lake Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in Maple Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Maple Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
744 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maple Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
95%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,821 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,667 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,821
$17,752
Spending / Student
$15,667
$18,474
Best Maple Lake Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Maple Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3171
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maple Lake Public School District?
Maple Lake Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 744 students.
What is the rank of Maple Lake Public School District?
Maple Lake Public School District is ranked #111 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Lake Public School District?
95% of Maple Lake Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maple Lake Public School District?
Maple Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Maple Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,667 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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