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Pequot Lakes Middle

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Pequot Lakes Middle ranks 91 st of 546 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 546 Minnesota Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Minnesota middle schools

Summary

Pequot Lakes Middle is a grades 5–8 school in Pequot Lakes, MN, a lakes-area community in central Minnesota, serving 581 students as part of Pequot Lakes Public Schools. It ranks 91st of 546 Minnesota middle schools in 2025–2026, placing it in the 83rd percentile with 4 stars, up from the 69th percentile in 2020–2021. Its district ranks 34th of 458 statewide — a 93rd-percentile, 5-star district.

Compared with the nearest large middle school, Forestview Middle in Baxter about 19 miles away, Pequot Lakes ranks higher overall (83rd percentile vs. 76th percentile), even though Forestview enrolls 1,626 students and Pequot Lakes has a higher student-teacher ratio (20.2 vs. 15.5). The district-level gap is wider still: Brainerd Public School District sits at the 46th percentile with 2 stars. The other nearby option, Middle Level Alternative Program in Brainerd, has only 14 students and an alternative mission, so it is not a standard comparison.

In 2025–2026, Pequot Lakes scored above both Forestview and the state in all three tested subjects: math 50.8% (vs. 44.2% and 44.9%), reading 61.2% (vs. 55.9% and 48.6%), and science 27.6% (vs. 21.3% and 25.5%). Reading is the clearest strength, while science is a relative weak spot at 8.2 points below the district average. Proficiency also declines from 5th to 8th grade — 8th grade math (42.8%) is essentially at the state average and behind Forestview, and 8th grade science is 19.6%. Notably, low-income students rank in the 96th percentile with 5 stars, the top 4% statewide, and special education students have improved to the 57th percentile.

581

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,907

Per pupil spending ?

32.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

30805 Olson St
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472-3094

(218) 568-9357

District: Pequot Lakes Public Schools

Students who attend Pequot Lakes Middle usually attend:

High:

Pequot Lakes Senior High

Feeder schools for Pequot Lakes Middle:

Elementary:

Eagle View Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (50% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Minnesota middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg52%

Minnesota avg43%

91^st of 546

Minnesota public middle schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 458Pequot Lakes Public Schools among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	91 of 546	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	92 of 519	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	148 of 545	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.1	139 of 529	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	147 of 520	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	160 of 521	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.9	54 of 533	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	77 of 518	85.1%	★★★★☆
2017	81.7	65 of 523	87.6%	★★★★☆
2016	77.5	80 of 508	84.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.1	128 of 516	75.2%	★★★★☆
2014	82.7	51 of 490	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	75.3	91 of 488	81.4%	★★★★☆
2012	79.6	57 of 469	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	75.5	89 of 478	81.4%	★★★★☆
2010	70.0	117 of 454	74.2%	★★★★☆
2009	61.3	94 of 230	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.0	147 of 409	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.3	160 of 403	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.7	182 of 406	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.8	153 of 396	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.5	142 of 387	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	88 of 467	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	98 of 450	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	135 of 474	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	134 of 455	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	64.2	143 of 467	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.6	179 of 443	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.8	38 of 439	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	69 of 436	84.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	20 of 458	95.6%	★★★★★
2025	82.9	31 of 432	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	73.0	85 of 473	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	89 of 459	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	45 of 404	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	61 of 399	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	85.5	19 of 415	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	75.8	61 of 401	84.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	103 of 483	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.0	89 of 452	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	141 of 479	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	123 of 464	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	64.7	149 of 476	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	136 of 437	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.5	81 of 454	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	77 of 438	82.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	52.8	126 of 296	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.0	148 of 265	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	209 of 307	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.9	252 of 298	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.9	230 of 288	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.8	180 of 260	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.6	68 of 282	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	60.9	86 of 253	66.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	148 of 435	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.7	158 of 415	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	194 of 440	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	197 of 436	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	205 of 438	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	224 of 422	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.3	87 of 428	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	129 of 428	69.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)79th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)57th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Reading61%+13 vs state

Math51%+6 vs state

Science28%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)					MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 5th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 5th Grade	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Total
Pequot Lakes Middle	Public	5-8	30805 Olson St	Pequot Lakes	56472	Crow Wing County	Pequot Lakes Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 568-9357	581	29	20.2	32.9%	547 (94.1%)	3 (0.5%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	76.2	91^st of 546 public middle schools	83.3%		77.4	92^nd of 519 public middle schools	82.3%	1	70.5	63.6	59.5	52.8	61.2	37.1	19.6	27.6	66.4	51.4	45.1	42.8	50.8	$8,907
Middle Level Alternative Program	Public	5-8	311 10th Ave NE	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-5400	14	2	7.0	71.4%	11 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	4.7	537^th of 546 public middle schools	1.6%					(n/a)				10.0	17.6		0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$2,142
Forestview Middle	Public	5-8	12149 Knollwood Dr	Baxter	56425	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6000	1,626	105	15.5	39.5%	1,438 (88.4%)	18 (1.1%)	38 (2.3%)	6 (0.4%)	35 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (5.6%)	68.9	130^th of 546 public middle schools	76.2%		69	143^rd of 519 public middle schools	72.4%	13	59.6	61.0	42.6	60.4	55.9	27.7	15.6	21.3	46.4	37.9	39.8	52.7	44.2	$10,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Pequot Lakes Middle

What high school do graduates of Pequot Lakes Middle attend?

Students who attend Pequot Lakes Middle usually go on to attend Pequot Lakes Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Pequot Lakes Middle?

Students at Pequot Lakes Middle are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Pequot Lakes Middle in?

Pequot Lakes Public Schools

Is Pequot Lakes Middle a good school?

Pequot Lakes Middle ranks 91^st of 546 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pequot Lakes Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 581 students attended Pequot Lakes Middle.

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2019–20 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2024–25 through 2025–26 MCA-III & MCA-IV test scoresSep 30, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCA-III test scoresAug 29, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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