Top Rankings
Belle Plaine Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,578 students in Belle Plaine Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Belle Plaine Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,578 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Belle Plaine Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
19 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
31 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,334 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
140
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,321 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 $12,056 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,321
$17,887
Spending / Student
$12,056
$18,614
Best Belle Plaine Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Grades: 3-6
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,578 students.
What is the rank of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District is ranked #169 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine Public School District?
85% of Belle Plaine Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Belle Plaine Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,056 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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