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Medford 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 845 students in Medford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Medford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2,772 Schools
# Students
845 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medford Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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
#304 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.7%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,925 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,297
$17,752
Spending / Student
$13,925
$18,474
Best Medford Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Medford Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6302
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford Public School District?
Medford Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Medford Public School District?
Medford Public School District is ranked #323 out of 515 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 Medford Public School District?
78% of Medford Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford Public School District?
Medford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Medford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,925 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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