Norman County East School District

408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584-0420
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Norman County East 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 166 students in Norman County East 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 Norman County East School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
166 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Norman County East 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#312 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
46%
35-39%
51%
45-49%
41%
70%
84%
(2022-23)
23.4%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,000 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,205 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,000
$17,752
Spending / Student
$26,205
$18,474

Best Norman County East School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norman County East Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Norman County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District manages 2 public schools serving 166 students.
What is the rank of Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District is ranked #334 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norman County East School District?
76% of Norman County East School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norman County East School District?
Norman County East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Norman County East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,205 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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