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Laporte Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Laporte Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Laporte Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
333 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Laporte Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
46 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
265 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
17
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,649 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,808 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,649
$17,887
Spending / Student
$15,808
$18,614
Best Laporte Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laporte Secondary
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District is ranked #430 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte Public School District?
80% of Laporte Public School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laporte Public School District?
Laporte Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Laporte Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,808 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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