North Lakes Academy School District

308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1177
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 548 students in North Lakes Academy 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 North Lakes Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
548 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

North Lakes Academy 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#266 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Lakes Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Lakes Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Lakes Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Lakes Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
12 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
482 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
55
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Lakes Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of North Lakes Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,745
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Lakes Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,577
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Lakes Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Lakes Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lakes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District is ranked #246 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.
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakes Academy School District?
88% of North Lakes Academy School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is North Lakes Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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