Top Rankings
Aitkin Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,054 students in Aitkin Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Aitkin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Aitkin Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
968 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
53
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,320 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,508
$17,887
Spending / Student
$15,320
$18,614
Best Aitkin Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rippleside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,054 students.
What is the rank of Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District is ranked #95 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin Public School District?
92% of Aitkin Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aitkin Public School District?
Aitkin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Aitkin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,320 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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