Top Rankings
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 333 students in Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
333 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,333 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,000
$17,752
Spending / Student
$15,333
$18,474
Best Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80391 330th St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
26051 Big Stone Colony Road
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
80391 330th St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District?
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District manages 6 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District?
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District is ranked #68 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District?
91% of Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District?
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,333 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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