North Branch Area Public Schools School District

38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056-0370
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

North Branch Area Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in North Branch Area Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,573 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

North Branch Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#243 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
129 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
30 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,177 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
41
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
171
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,470 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,011
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,470
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Branch Area Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Branch Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: 1-5
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
North Branch Area High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Distance Learning Secondary
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
Grades: PK-K
| 209 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Branch Area Public Schools School District?
North Branch Area Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of North Branch Area Public Schools School District?
North Branch Area Public Schools School District is ranked #242 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch Area Public Schools School District?
85% of North Branch Area Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Branch Area Public Schools School District?
North Branch Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is North Branch Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,470 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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