Top Rankings
Bloomington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,347 students in Bloomington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Bloomington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
10,347 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
552 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Bloomington Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 76% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
# American Indian Students
59 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
636 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,176 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
10%
# Black Students
1,887 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
18%
12%
# White Students
4,700 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
880 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
429
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
703
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
635
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
654
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
694
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
650
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
690
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
732
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
780
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
756
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
892
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
912
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
885
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
935
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,035 is higher 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 $18,448 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$191 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,035
$17,887
Spending / Student
$18,448
$18,614
Best Bloomington Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jefferson Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,600 students
Rank: #1111.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #1414.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp Is
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Shared Time
Special Education School
1350 West 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6505
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6505
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Transition Center
Special Education School
2575 West 88th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Academy
Alternative School
2575 W 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bloomington Public School District?
Bloomington Public School District manages 24 public schools serving 10,347 students.
What is the rank of Bloomington Public School District?
Bloomington Public School District is ranked #282 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington Public School District?
45% of Bloomington Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloomington Public School District?
Bloomington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Bloomington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,448 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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