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Best Schools in 56544, MN
56544, MN has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,207 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 56544 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56544, MN
The top high schools in 56544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perham Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
2. Detroit Lakes Senior High
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. New York Mills Secondary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
4. Menahga High School
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Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
5. Frazee Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Frazee-vergas Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56544, MN
The top middle schools in 56544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Wind Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 515 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56544, MN
The top elementary schools in 56544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rossman Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
2. Heart Of The Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
3. New York Mills Elementary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
5. Frazee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Frazee-vergas Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
6. Menahga Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56544, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56544, MN has a total population of 5,248 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56544, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 56544, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56544, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56544, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 56544, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56544, MN
How many schools are in 56544, MN?
56544, MN has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,207 students in total.
How do schools in 56544 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 56544 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 56544 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56544?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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