BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

686 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Big Lake Middle School, located at 601 Minnesota Avenue in Big Lake, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for the district's middle-level education. As part of the Big Lake School District (ISD 727), the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Big Lake Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and utilizing modern educational resources, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are empowered to develop their individual talents and achieve academic success.

686

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

28.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	58
Black	48
Asian	10
Two or More	49
American Indian	5

White
516 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (8.5 %)
Two or More
49 (7.1 %)
Black
48 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)262-2567
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 241