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Best Becker County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,796 students in Becker County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Becker County, MN are Detroit Lakes Middle School, Detroit Lakes Middle Alc and Frazee Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Becker County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Becker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Frazee Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lake Park Audubon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Vigen Ln
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Pine Point Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Circle Of Life Academy
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Park Audubon Middle School
611 Vigen Ln
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Becker County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Becker County, MN include Detroit Lakes Middle School, Detroit Lakes Middle Alc and Frazee Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Becker County?
8 public middle schools are located in Becker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County?
Becker County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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