Top Rankings
Moose Lake Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 561 students in Moose Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Moose Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
561 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moose Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.7%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,137 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,684 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,137
$19,325
Spending / Student
$16,684
$20,059
Best Moose Lake Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moose Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4834
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Moose Lake Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moose Lake Public School District?
Moose Lake Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 561 students.
What is the rank of Moose Lake Public School District?
Moose Lake Public School District is ranked #188 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moose Lake Public School District?
91% of Moose Lake Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moose Lake Public School District?
Moose Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Moose Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,684 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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