Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blackduck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackduck Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blackduck school district, covering approximately 429.1 square miles. This area generally includes a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackduck Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackduck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackduck Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1266 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackduck Elementary School's ranking?
Blackduck Elementary School is ranked #1266 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Blackduck Elementary School?
412 students attend Blackduck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blackduck Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackduck Elementary School?
Blackduck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackduck Elementary School offer ?
Blackduck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackduck Elementary School part of?
Blackduck Elementary School is part of Blackduck Public School District.
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