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Best Schools in Mountain Lake, MN
Mountain Lake, MN has 15 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,516 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Mountain Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mountain Lake, MN
The top high schools in Mountain Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
2. Red Rock Central Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Comfrey Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
4. Mountain Lake Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
5. Butterfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 111 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mountain Lake, MN
The top middle schools in Mountain Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mountain Lake, MN
The top elementary schools in Mountain Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
2. Riverside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
3. Red Rock Central Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
4. Pleasantview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
5. Butterfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
6. Mountain Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mountain Lake, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mountain Lake, MN has a total population of 2,601 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mountain Lake, 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 Mountain Lake, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mountain Lake, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mountain Lake, 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 Mountain Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mountain Lake, MN
How many schools are in Mountain Lake, MN?
Mountain Lake, MN has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,516 students in total.
How do schools in Mountain Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Mountain Lake score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Mountain Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mountain Lake?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
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Every school in Mountain Lake
2 of 2 schools in Mountain Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Mountain Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.