Top Rankings
Crookston Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,158 students in Crookston Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Crookston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
6 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,158 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Crookston Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
91 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
2%
# Asian Students
11 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
277 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
10%
# Black Students
20 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
708 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
61%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
81
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,240
$17,887
Spending / Student
$17,451
$18,614
Best Crookston Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Grades: 1-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 7-12
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,158 students.
What is the rank of Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District is ranked #212 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston Public School District?
61% of Crookston Public School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crookston Public School District?
Crookston Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Crookston Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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