Top Rankings
Lake Superior Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,286 students in Lake Superior Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lake Superior Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Superior 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 1996–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,258 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,372 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,258
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,372
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lake Superior Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Two Harbors Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Highway 2, # 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District is ranked #301 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Superior Public School District?
92% of Lake Superior Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Superior Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,372 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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