Detroit Lakes Middle vs Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 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
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
Detroit Lakes · Public other · Grades PK–PK
17 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #145 of 266 | – |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 617 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Detroit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 17.
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 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Detroit Lakes Middle and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Middle and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).