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Ashby Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 315 students in Ashby Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Ashby Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
315 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashby Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,460 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 96% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,606
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,460
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ashby Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashby Public School District?
Ashby Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Ashby Public School District?
Ashby Public School District is ranked #135 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashby Public School District?
97% of Ashby Public School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashby Public School District?
Ashby Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Ashby Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,460 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 96% over four school years.
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