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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,204 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
3,204 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Big Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 527 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
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
21 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
61 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
170 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
2,491 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
252
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,367 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,473
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,367
$18,586
Best Big Lake Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Big Lake Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Big Lake Online K-5
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: K-5
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Big Lake Middle School
Magnet 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
| 686 students
Rank: #66.
Big Lake Online 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Lake Public School District?
Big Lake Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,204 students.
What is the rank of Big Lake Public School District?
Big Lake Public School District is ranked #133 out of 527 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?
78% of Big Lake Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Big Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,367 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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