Best High Schools in Big Lake, MN

Big Lake, MN has 6 high schools with 4,874 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Big Lake score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Big Lake greatly exceed expectations.

1. Elk River Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

2. Becker Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students

3. Monticello Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students

4. Big Lake Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students

5. Big Lake Online 6-12

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 128 Students

6. Snw - Big Lake Hs Transitions

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students

Best Middle Schools in Big Lake, MN

Big Lake, MN has 4 middle schools with 2,794 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Big Lake score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Big Lake meet expectations.

1. Becker Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students

2. Monticello Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

3. Big Lake Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students

4. Vandenberge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Big Lake, MN

Big Lake, MN has 6 elementary schools with 3,473 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Big Lake score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Big Lake exceed expectations.

1. Pinewood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students

2. Meadowvale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students

3. Independence Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 660 Students

4. Becker Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 652 Students

5. Liberty Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 806 Students

6. Big Lake Online K-5

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 25 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Big Lake, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Big Lake, MN has a total population of 20,106 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Big Lake, MN

11,141

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Big Lake, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Lake, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Lake, MN.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,109 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Big Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Big Lake, MN

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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Otsego, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations