Top Rankings
Hermantown Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,075 students in Hermantown Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hermantown Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
2,075 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermantown Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 514 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2004–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,604 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,689
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,604
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hermantown Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermantown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 W Arrowhead
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6891
Gr: K-4 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hermantown Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-6690
Gr: 5-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hermantown Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Alternative School
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermantown Community Schools?
Hermantown Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 2,075 students.
What is the rank of Hermantown Community Schools?
Hermantown Community Schools is ranked #55 out of 514 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermantown Community Schools?
90% of Hermantown Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermantown Community Schools?
Hermantown Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hermantown Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,604 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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