Top Rankings
Marine Area Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 112 students in Marine Area Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Marine Area Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,772 Schools
# Students
112 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marine Area Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.1%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,357 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,348 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,357
$17,752
Spending / Student
$27,348
$18,474
Best Marine Area Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine Area Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14189 Ostlund Trail N
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
(651) 409-3122
Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
(651) 409-3122
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marine Area Community School District?
Marine Area Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 112 students.
What is the rank of Marine Area Community School District?
Marine Area Community School District is ranked #203 out of 515 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marine Area Community School District?
94% of Marine Area Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marine Area Community School District?
Marine Area Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Marine Area Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,348 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
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