How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BIG LAKE, MN | BIG LAKE, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 632 | 758 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.5% | 30.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,805 | $16,805 |
| District | BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 78.2% |
| African American | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 632:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.9% | 15.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.