North Lakes Academy Middle School

Public, Charter 6-8

 4576 232nd St N
       Forest Lake, MN  55025-1157


(651) 982-2773

District: North Lakes Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 535 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,961 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
7.0%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Compare Details North Lakes Academy Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (7%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lakes Academy Middle School is $12,961.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Lakes Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lakes Academy Middle School 225th of 535 Minnesota public middle schools. (See North Lakes Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Lakes Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lakes Academy 161st of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Lakes Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.58 149th 387 61.5%
2005 81.69 46th 396 88.4%
2006 43.16 285th 406 29.8%
2007 66.86 127th 403 68.5%
2008 66.03 137th 409 66.5%
2010 60.79 184th 454 59.5%
2011 50.05 264th 478 44.8%
2012 59.12 214th 469 54.4%
2013 52.25 247th 488 49.4%
2014 60.23 198th 490 59.6%
2015 67.20 158th 516 69.4%
2016 69.36 141st 508 72.2%
2017 73.83 120th 523 77.1%
2018 42.80 335th 518 35.3%
2019 51.32 274th 533 48.6%
2021 44.04 289th 521 44.5%
2022 49.85 259th 520 50.2%
2023 55.18 224th 529 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.01 93rd 253 63.2%
2019 53.38 130th 282 53.9%
2021 27.50 213th 260 18.1%
2022 58.22 99th 288 65.6%
2023 47.74 147th 298 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.07 206th 415 50.4%
2021 38.75 259th 399 35.1%
2023 58.60 155th 459 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 334th 436 23.4%
2019 41.90 292nd 439 33.5%
2021 43.81 254th 443 42.7%
2022 45.39 267th 467 42.8%
2023 33.74 328th 455 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.86 232nd 438 47.0%
2019 55.86 201st 454 55.7%
2021 39.53 269th 437 38.4%
2022 50.77 231st 476 51.5%
2023 66.04 135th 464 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at North Lakes Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 335th 428 21.7%
2019 33.03 319th 428 25.5%
2021 29.45 313th 422 25.8%
2022 33.65 306th 438 30.1%
2023 38.89 281st 436 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Open Quote I'm giving 2 stars for now, I may change it as the year goes on( hopefully with more stars). With it being a smaller school you'd expect a little more communication between parents and teachers but as of now I can honestly say the only communication I've had has been during conferences. I'm disappointed in this aspect, because I hear things from my kids that I would think a teacher would contact me about. I seen some negative reviews regarding lunches and I must say I agree. They're terrible and expensive! We'll see how the year pans out. I have no problem going back to public school. I really had no problem there, just liked the idea of smaller classes Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Lakes Academy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 141 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2002 161 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2003 161 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2004 153 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 194 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2006 189 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 176 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 182
2008 165 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 152 2 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 168
2010 163 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2011 160 3 0 5 3 0 2 0 173
2012 148 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 156
2013 161 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 168
2014 164 1 1 5 1 0 2 0 174
2015 171 3 2 7 1 0 3 0 187
2016 166 4 4 7 1 0 6 0 188
2017 156 8 1 10 1 0 5 0 181
2018 159 8 5 12 1 0 5 0 190
2019 170 7 3 7 3 0 2 0 192
2020 166 5 4 6 2 0 3 0 186
2021 153 7 2 4 2 0 3 0 171
2022 128 3 2 8 0 0 3 0 144
2023 132 6 4 11 0 0 4 0 157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Lakes Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 121 6.7 18.1 21.5
2001 147 7.9 18.6 10.2
2002 165 13.0 12.7 7.9
2003 165 13.0 12.7 7.9
2004 156 11.9 13.1 5.1
2005 196 14.4 13.6 17.9
2006 192 14.0 13.7 20.8
2007 182 14.3 12.7 22.5
2008 179 13.3 13.5 19.6
2009 168 12.3 13.7 17.3
2010 171 12.4 13.7 26.3
2011 173 13.5 12.8 32.4
2012 156 13.1 11.9 29.5
2013 168 14.2 11.7 30.4
2014 174 13.9 12.4 22.4
2015 187 13.0 14.3 24.6
2016 188 14.0 13.4 20.2
2017 181 14.5 12.4 23.8
2018 190 13.6 13.9 24.2
2019 192 15.7 12.1 21.4
2020 186 8.8 20.9 21
2021 171 13.3 12.8 25.1
2022 144 12.3 11.6 20.8
2023 157 13.1 11.9 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Lakes Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 121 6.7 18.1 21.5
2001 147 7.9 18.6 10.2
2002 165 13.0 12.7 7.9
2003 165 13.0 12.7 7.9
2004 156 11.9 13.1 5.1
2005 196 14.4 13.6 17.9
2006 192 14.0 13.7 20.8
2007 182 14.3 12.7 22.5
2008 179 13.3 13.5 19.6
2009 168 12.3 13.7 17.3
2010 171 12.4 13.7 26.3
2011 173 13.5 12.8 32.4
2012 156 13.1 11.9 29.5
2013 168 14.2 11.7 30.4
2014 174 13.9 12.4 22.4
2015 187 13.0 14.3 24.6
2016 188 14.0 13.4 20.2
2017 181 14.5 12.4 23.8
2018 190 13.6 13.9 24.2
2019 192 15.7 12.1 21.4
2020 186 8.8 20.9 21
2021 171 13.3 12.8 25.1
2022 144 12.3 11.6 20.8
2023 157 13.1 11.9 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Lakes Academy Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,961

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lakes Academy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 529 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy Middle School)38.319.6
 18.7%
   6th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy)38.319.6
 18.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy Middle School)63.855.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy)63.855.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy Middle School)51.727.9
 23.8%
   7th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy)51.727.9
 23.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy Middle School)58.346.5
 11.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy)58.346.5
 11.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy Middle School)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Math (North Lakes Academy)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy Middle School)53.758
 4.3%
   8th Grade Reading (North Lakes Academy)53.758
 4.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (North Lakes Academy Middle School)37.727.5
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (North Lakes Academy)37.727.5
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192157
 18.2%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White170132
 22.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%37.6%
 16.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended North Lakes Academy Middle School.

North Lakes Academy Middle School ranks 225th of 535 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at North Lakes Academy Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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