For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 870 students in Bagley Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Bagley Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2,767 Schools
# Students
870 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bagley Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
17%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2005–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,993 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,039
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,993
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bagley Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Bagley Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Bagley Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Main Ave N
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bagley Public School District?
Bagley Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Bagley Public School District?
Bagley Public School District is ranked #432 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bagley Public School District?
70% of Bagley Public School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bagley Public School District?
Bagley Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bagley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,993 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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