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Minnesota New Country 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in Minnesota New Country 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 Minnesota New Country School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
217 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnesota New Country 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 65% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
65%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
93%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,493 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,115
$17,758
Spending / Student
$24,493
$18,479
Best Minnesota New Country School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnesota New Country School District?
Minnesota New Country School District manages 2 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of Minnesota New Country School District?
Minnesota New Country School District is ranked #427 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota New Country School District?
93% of Minnesota New Country School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnesota New Country School District?
Minnesota New Country School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minnesota New Country School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,493 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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