For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 696 students in Blackduck Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Blackduck Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
696 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackduck 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#350 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.7%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
13%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,415 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,124 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,415
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,124
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Blackduck Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackduck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Blackduck Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District is ranked #374 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 Blackduck Public School District?
78% of Blackduck Public School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Blackduck Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,124 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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