Red Lake Middle School

RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
23990 HWY 1 E
RED LAKE, MN 56671
280 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Red Lake Middle School, located at 23990 Hwy 1 E in Red Lake, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Red Lake Nation. As part of the Red Lake School District (ISD #38), the school is deeply integrated into the culture and community of the Ojibwe people. The institution is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with the unique cultural heritage of its student body, often incorporating Indigenous perspectives and language initiatives into the educational experience to foster both academic success and a strong sense of cultural identity.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a significant community center for the youth of Red Lake. The staff focuses on holistic student development, recognizing the importance of social-emotional well-being alongside traditional learning. By emphasizing community involvement and tribal values, Red Lake Middle School aims to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both the local community and the broader world, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the transition to the high school level.
280
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    273 (97.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)679-2700
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 89
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RED LAKE MIDDLE LEVEL ALC
RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
13 Students
23990 HWY 1 E
RED LAKE, MN 56671 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th