Top Rankings
Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
403 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,576 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,782
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,576
$18,580
Best Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Battle Lake Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Summit St W
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #23 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
89% of Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Battle Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,576 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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