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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.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,011
$17,887
Spending / Student
$16,470
$18,614
Best North Branch Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Distance Learning Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1050
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
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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