Top Rankings
Big Lake Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,157 students in Big Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Big Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
3,157 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Big Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
# American Indian Students
17 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
73 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
186 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
2,417 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
228
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,596 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,689
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,596
$18,580
Best Big Lake Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2537
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2537
Grades: 3-5
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Grades: PK-2
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Big Lake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #44.
Big Lake Online K-5
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Big Lake Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Grades: 6-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Lake Public School District?
Big Lake Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,157 students.
What is the rank of Big Lake Public School District?
Big Lake Public School District is ranked #133 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake Public School District?
77% of Big Lake Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Lake Public School District?
Big Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Big Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,596 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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