Detroit Lakes Middle vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 85 m 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
Roosevelt Elementary
Detroit Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Roosevelt Elementary Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 266 | #402 of 923 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,369 | #10687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 62.2).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 48.4%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 562.
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 Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (70.9 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 Roosevelt Elementary?
About 85 m in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. Roosevelt Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Middle and Roosevelt Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 and Roosevelt Elementary is 402nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).