For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 544 students in Parkers Prairie Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Parkers Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority 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
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
544 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Parkers Prairie Public 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
524 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
41
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,311 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,596
$17,887
Spending / Student
$21,311
$18,614
Best Parkers Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District is ranked #194 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Prairie Public School District?
96% of Parkers Prairie Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Parkers Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,311 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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