Top Rankings
Barnum Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 660 students in Barnum 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 Barnum Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
660 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnum 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 1998–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,955 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,920
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,955
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Barnum Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3813 E North St
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Barnum Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 660 students.
What is the rank of Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District is ranked #116 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnum Public School District?
88% of Barnum Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnum Public School District?
Barnum Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Barnum Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,955 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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