CHISAGO LAKES MIDDLE

www.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us

796 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chisago Lakes Middle School, located in Lindstrom, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the Chisago Lakes School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balance between core academic excellence and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating lifelong learning habits.

Beyond the classroom, Chisago Lakes Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their interests, build social connections, and develop leadership skills. With a focus on the "Wildcat" spirit, the school maintains an active partnership with local families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both character development and academic achievement.

796

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISAGO LAKES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	723
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	17
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

White
723 (90.8 %)
Two or More
28 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.4 %)
Asian
17 (2.1 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)213-2400
Website:	http://www.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 274