Kittson Central School District

444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728-4303
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in Kittson Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kittson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
247 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kittson Central School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#123 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
41%
(21-22)
≥50%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
10.9%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%

Showing 2005–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
12%
% White
88%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,947 is higher 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 $21,194 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$5 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,947
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,194
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Best Kittson Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittson Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kittson Central Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kittson Central School District?
Kittson Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Kittson Central School District?
Kittson Central School District is ranked #176 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson Central School District?
88% of Kittson Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kittson Central School District?
Kittson Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kittson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,194 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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