Detroit Lakes Middle vs Rossman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 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
Rossman Elementary
Detroit Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Rossman Elementary Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 266 | #276 of 923 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,369 | #7923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rossman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 62.2).
- •Rossman Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Rossman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Rossman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 33.2%).
- •Rossman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 565.
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 Rossman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rossman Elementary ranks higher (75.1 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 Rossman Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. Rossman Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Middle and Rossman Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 and Rossman Elementary is 276th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).