PEQUOT LAKES MIDDLE

PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
30805 OLSON ST
PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472
581 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Pequot Lakes Middle School, located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area in Minnesota, serves students in grades 5 through 8 within the Pequot Lakes School District (ISD 186). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the unique challenges of the middle school years while preparing them for future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, leveraging its location to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Pequot Lakes Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. With a commitment to maintaining small-town values and high academic standards, the school remains a cornerstone of the Pequot Lakes community, ensuring that students feel connected, challenged, and prepared for their transition to the high school level.
581
Total Students
28.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    547 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PEQUOT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (218)568-9357
Website: http://www.isd186.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 143
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 137
Gender Ratio