For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 412 students in Howard Lake, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard Lake, MN are Journeys Alternative Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School and Trek Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Lake, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howard Lake, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard Lake, MN include Journeys Alternative Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School and Trek Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard Lake?
3 public middle schools are located in Howard Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake?
Howard Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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