Summary:
The Big Lake Public School District in Minnesota has one middle school, Big Lake Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively large student population of 686, its academic performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, particularly in math, reading, and science proficiency.
Big Lake Middle School's student body is predominantly white, with 75.22% of students identifying as such. However, the school does have a diverse population, with 7% African American, 8.45% Hispanic, 1.46% Asian, and 0.73% Native American students. The school also has a high percentage of students, 39.94%, who receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential economic disadvantages among the student population.
Compared to the state average, Big Lake Middle School's performance on the MCA-III exams has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 156 out of 520 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 197 out of 545 middle schools in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school, and potentially the Big Lake Public School District as a whole, may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.
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