Top Rankings
Marshall County Central Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 463 students in Marshall County Central Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Marshall County Central Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
2,767 Schools
# Students
463 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall County Central Schools, 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 1997–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,406 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,443
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,406
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marshall County Central Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newfolden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Gr: 2-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Marshall County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Gr: 5-6 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Melgaard St
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County Central Schools?
Marshall County Central Schools manages 4 public schools serving 463 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County Central Schools?
Marshall County Central Schools is ranked #183 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County Central Schools?
93% of Marshall County Central Schools students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County Central Schools?
Marshall County Central Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall County Central Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,406 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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