Serving 580 students in grades 5-8, Pequot Lakes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Pequot Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequot Lakes Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pequot Lakes Middle School?
580 students attend Pequot Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pequot Lakes Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pequot Lakes Middle School?
Pequot Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pequot Lakes Middle School offer ?
Pequot Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pequot Lakes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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