Jordan Public School District

500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352-1698
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Jordan Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,852 students in Jordan Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Jordan Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,852 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Jordan Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#127 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jordan Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jordan Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jordan Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jordan Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
31 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
67 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
1,406 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
129
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,958 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jordan Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Jordan Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,958
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jordan Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,913
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jordan Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jordan Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Grades: PK-4
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Jordan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Early Childhood
Special Education School
815 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336
Grades: PK
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,852 students.
What is the rank of Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District is ranked #123 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jordan Public School District?
76% of Jordan Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jordan Public School District?
Jordan Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Jordan Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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