Detroit Lakes Middle vs New Ulm Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Lakes Middle
Detroit Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
New Ulm Middle School
New Ulm · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | New Ulm Middle School New Ulm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 266 | #125 of 266 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,369 | #4217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 617 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | New Ulm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Ulm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 62.2).
- •New Ulm Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •New Ulm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 33.5%).
- •New Ulm Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
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 Detroit Lakes Middle better than New Ulm Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Ulm Middle School ranks higher (65.8 vs 62.2 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 Detroit Lakes Middle and New Ulm Middle School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and New Ulm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. New Ulm Middle School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Middle and New Ulm Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 and New Ulm Middle School is 125th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).