Pequot Lakes Middle School
Tel:
(218)568-9357
- Pequot Lakes Middle School serves 543 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Pequot Lakes Middle School's student population of 543 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 543 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Pequot Lakes Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pequot Lakes Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall School Rank | #405 out of 1,784 schools (Top 30%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 59% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 61% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
Black | 1% | 11% |
White | 95% | 67% |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.34 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 30% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pequot Lakes Public s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pequot Lakes Middle School is Pequot Lakes Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pine River-backus High School (9.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eagle View Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pequot Lakes Pequot Lakes Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 544 students
0.2 miles
30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218)568-9210 0.2 9-12 544 - Pequot Lakes Eagle View Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 597 students
2.5 miles
6539 County Rd 11
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218)562-6100 2.5 PK-4 597 - Nisswa Nisswa Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 300 students
5.5 miles
5533 Lakers Lane
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218)961-6860 5.5 PK-4 300 - Pine River Pine River-backus Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 545 students
9.7 miles
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218)587-4447 9.7 PK-6 545 - Pine River Pine River-backus Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
9.8 miles
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218)587-3131 9.8 9-12 49
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