Top Rankings
Duluth Public Schools Academy ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 780 students in Duluth Public Schools Academy. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Duluth Public Schools Academy have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
780 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duluth Public Schools Academy, 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.
Overall District Rank
#326 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)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,747 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,697 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,747
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,697
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Duluth Public Schools Academy Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Primary/el Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duluth Public Schools Academy?
Duluth Public Schools Academy manages 2 public schools serving 780 students.
What is the rank of Duluth Public Schools Academy?
Duluth Public Schools Academy is ranked #350 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. 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?
68% of Duluth Public Schools Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duluth Public Schools Academy?
Duluth Public Schools Academy has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Duluth Public Schools Academy's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,697 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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