For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 394 students in Isle Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Isle Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
394 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Isle Public School District, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-59% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)50-59%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
10%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,173 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,619
$17,758
Spending / Student
$17,173
$18,479
Best Isle Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Isle Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3101
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 394 students.
What is the rank of Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District is ranked #321 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Isle Public School District?
80% of Isle Public School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isle Public School District?
Isle Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Isle Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,173 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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