Bertha-Hewitt Public School District

310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 506 students in Bertha-Hewitt 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 Bertha-Hewitt Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
506 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bertha-Hewitt 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#144 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.8%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%

Showing 1995–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
7%

Showing 1993–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
12%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,296 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$9 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
$17,907
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,296
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Bertha-Hewitt Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bertha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bertha Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District is ranked #122 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
94% of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bertha-Hewitt Public School District?
Bertha-Hewitt Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bertha-Hewitt Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,296 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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