Bemidji Public School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Bemidji Public School District, serving 5,231 students. Bemidji Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Public schools in Bemidji Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Bemidji Public School District are Bemidji Middle School, Horace May Elementary School and Northern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
School District Name | Bemidji Public School District |
School District Website | http://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/ |
School District Phone Number | (218) 333-3100 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
# of Schools | 16 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
# of Students | 5,231 Students | 885,892 Students |
# of Teachers | 320 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Bemidji Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
# of American Indian Students | 864 Students | 15,036 Students |
% American Indian Students | 16% | 2% |
# of Asian Students | 41 Students | 60,101 Students |
% Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
# of Hispanic Students | 100 Students | 82,282 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 2% | 9% |
# of Black Students | 81 Students | 97,668 Students |
% Black Students | 2% | 11% |
# of White Students | 3,729 Students | 588,218 Students |
% White Students | 71% | 66% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 697 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 415 Students | 41,741 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 8% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 150 | 22,692 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 394 | 64,220 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 405 | 63,621 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 400 | 64,478 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 404 | 65,799 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 437 | 67,321 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 408 | 67,763 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 348 | 66,635 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 369 | 66,215 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 348 | 66,474 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 408 | 67,065 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 395 | 66,025 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 379 | 66,707 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 386 | 70,877 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
Total Revenue | $74 MM | $8 MM |
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Spending | $77 MM | $8 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $14,189 | $14,416 |
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Revenue / Student | $14,646 | $14,606 |
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Bemidji Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bemidji Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50%1910 Middle School Ave Nw10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8 | 1,053 student
- Horace May Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%4415 Washington Ave Sw10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
- Northern Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50%8711 Irvine Ave Nw10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: 1-5 | 507 students
- Bemidji Senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%2900 Division St W10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 1,413 student
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1617 5th St Ne10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
- Solway Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%159 Lomen Ave Ne10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: 1-5 | 157 students
- Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2900 Division St W10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
- Central Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%815 Beltrami Ave10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
- J.w. Smith Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1712 America Ave10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-5 | 417 students
- First City School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1230 5th St Nw10
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Grades: 3-12 | 54 students
- Bemidji Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: PS%802 Paul Bunyan Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Grades: K-12 | 53 students
- Bemidji Bylaw Special Education School502 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Grades: 6-12 | 8 students
- Bemidji Middle Alp Alternative School1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8 | n/a student
- Gene Dillon Elementary School3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Oshki Manidoo Center Alternative School802 Paul Bunyan Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
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