Top Rankings
Chisago Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,378 students in Chisago Lakes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Chisago Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
3,378 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Chisago Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
19 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
58 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
20 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
3,065 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
265
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
277
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,382 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,386
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,382
$18,586
Best Chisago Lakes School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29678 Karmel Ave.
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Grades: 2-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29400 Olinda Tr
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #33.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Blvd
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2400
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #44.
Taylors Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 West St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
11009 284th St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Grades: PK-1
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11009 284th Street
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29400 Olinda Tr
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy High School
Magnet School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy Middle School
Magnet School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,378 students.
What is the rank of Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District is ranked #96 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago Lakes School District?
91% of Chisago Lakes School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Chisago Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,382 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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