Top Rankings
Battle Lake Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in Battle Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Battle Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
403 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Battle Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 527 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
359 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
29
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,576 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,782
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,576
$18,580
Best Battle Lake Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Lake Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Lake Public School District?
Battle Lake Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Battle Lake Public School District?
Battle Lake Public School District is ranked #21 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Lake Public School District?
89% of Battle Lake Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Lake Public School District?
Battle 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 Battle Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,576 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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