Top Rankings
Moorhead Area Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,266 students in Moorhead Area Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Moorhead Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
7,266 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
484 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Moorhead Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
223 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
71 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
754 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
864 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
4,864 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
484 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
575
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
550
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
576
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
531
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
552
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
489
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
597
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
539
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
551
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
493
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
522
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,360 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,015
$17,887
Spending / Student
$18,360
$18,614
Best Moorhead Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Grades: K-4
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Grades: K-4
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-4
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,069 students
Rank: #99.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc: Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Center For Education
Special Education School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moorhead Area Public Schools School District?
Moorhead Area Public Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,266 students.
What is the rank of Moorhead Area Public Schools School District?
Moorhead Area Public Schools School District is ranked #288 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead Area Public Schools School District?
67% of Moorhead Area Public Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moorhead Area Public Schools School District?
Moorhead Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Moorhead Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,360 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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