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Northland Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 344 students in Northland Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Northland Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
344 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northland Community Schools, 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.1%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
40%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,355 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,355
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,145
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northland Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Sand
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northland Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northland Community Schools?
Northland Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Northland Community Schools?
Northland Community Schools is ranked #478 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 Northland Community Schools?
56% of Northland Community Schools students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northland Community Schools?
Northland Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Northland Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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