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Park Rapids Public 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 8 public schools serving 1,744 students in Park Rapids Public 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 Park Rapids Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,744 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Park Rapids Public 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 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
35 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,441 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
127
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,597
$17,887
Spending / Student
$13,732
$18,614
Best Park Rapids Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6220
Grades: PK-4
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6330
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Century Middle School Within A School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Huntsinger Ave.
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6500
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,744 students.
What is the rank of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public 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 Park Rapids Public School District?
82% of Park Rapids Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Rapids Public School District?
Park Rapids Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Park Rapids Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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