Top Rankings
Holdingford Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,098 students in Holdingford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Holdingford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holdingford Public School District, 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
96%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,919 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,792
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,919
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Holdingford Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Gr: PK-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Holdingford Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holdingford Public School District?
96% of Holdingford Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holdingford Public School District?
Holdingford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Holdingford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,919 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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