Albert Lea Public School District

211 W Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007-2477
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Albert Lea Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,506 students in Albert Lea Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Albert Lea Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
10 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
3,506 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Albert Lea 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 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#378 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Albert Lea Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albert Lea Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albert Lea Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Albert Lea Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
357 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
802 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
10%
# Black Students
118 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,079 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
181
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
232
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
321
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,831 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 $16,918 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Albert Lea Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$59 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Albert Lea Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,831
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Albert Lea Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,918
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Albert Lea Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Albert Lea Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 Abbott St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5020
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5080
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Albert Lea Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Tiger Ln
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5340
Grades: 8-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5240
Grades: 6-7
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,506 students.
What is the rank of Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District is ranked #374 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea Public School District?
59% of Albert Lea Public School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albert Lea Public School District?
Albert Lea Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Albert Lea Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,918 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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