Battle Creek Middle vs Detroit Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Creek Middle
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
Detroit Lakes Middle
Detroit Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Middle Saint Paul, Minnesota | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 266 | #145 of 266 |
| National rank | #14330 of 15,369 | #4985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 619 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Saint Paul | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Lakes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 16.6).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 79%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Battle Creek Middle is the larger school with 619 students compared with 617.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Battle Creek Middle better than Detroit Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Lakes Middle ranks higher (62.2 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Battle Creek Middle and Detroit Lakes Middle?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Middle: 619. Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Middle and Detroit Lakes Middle rank in Minnesota?
Battle Creek Middle is 261st of 266 and Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).