Duluth Public Schools Academy School District

3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811-4115
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Duluth Public Schools Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 987 students in Duluth Public Schools Academy 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 Duluth Public Schools Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less 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
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
987 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Duluth Public Schools Academy 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#276 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
32 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
51 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
753 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
98
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,958 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,692 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,958
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,692
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Duluth Public Schools Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Duluth Public Schools Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Primary/el Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Grades: K-8
| 776 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 987 students.
What is the rank of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District is ranked #275 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
76% of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duluth Public Schools Academy School District?
Duluth Public Schools Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Duluth Public Schools Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,692 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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