For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 627 students in Hayfield 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 Hayfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
627 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hayfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#349 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,962 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,429
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,962
$18,585
Best Hayfield Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hayfield Secondary
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Gr: 6-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hayfield Public School District?
Hayfield Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 627 students.
What is the rank of Hayfield Public School District?
Hayfield Public School District is ranked #370 out of 520 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 Hayfield Public School District?
90% of Hayfield Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayfield Public School District?
Hayfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hayfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,962 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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