Top Rankings
Red Lake Public 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 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,467 students in Red Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Red Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
9 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Red Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 25-29% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
53%
Graduation Rate
25-29%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.57
# American Indian Students
1,454 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
n/a
548,260 Students
% White Students
n/a
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
121
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,517 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,830 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,517
$17,887
Spending / Student
$30,830
$18,614
Best Red Lake Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Red Lake Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Red Lake Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Red Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Ponemah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Red Lake Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Grades: 1-5
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Lake Ec Special Education Ext
Special Education School
23990 Highway 1
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District is ranked #503 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake Public School District?
99% of Red Lake Public School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Red Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,830 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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