For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 640 students in Chisholm 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 Chisholm Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
640 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chisholm 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
#355 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 1999–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,728 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 $19,845 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,728
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,845
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chisholm Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 4-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st Ave Ne
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Chisholm Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chisholm Public School District?
Chisholm Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 640 students.
What is the rank of Chisholm Public School District?
Chisholm Public School District is ranked #371 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 Chisholm Public School District?
87% of Chisholm Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chisholm Public School District?
Chisholm Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Chisholm Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,845 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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