Summary:
Pequot Lakes Public Schools is home to a single middle school, Pequot Lakes Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 27% of Minnesota middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
Pequot Lakes Middle excels in reading proficiency, with 59.86% of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III reading assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 49.85%. While the school's math proficiency is also above the state average, there is room for improvement to align with the district's overall strong performance. The student population at Pequot Lakes Middle is predominantly White (95.66%), but the school does have some racial diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. Additionally, 38.54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student body.
Overall, Pequot Lakes Public Schools can be proud of the consistent high performance of Pequot Lakes Middle, particularly in the area of reading proficiency. As the district and school continue to work towards improving math scores, they can build on their existing strengths to provide an exceptional educational experience for all students.
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